{"id":14,"date":"2016-04-08T13:58:33","date_gmt":"2016-04-08T13:58:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smileyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=14"},"modified":"2016-04-09T22:02:29","modified_gmt":"2016-04-09T22:02:29","slug":"link-between-gum-disease-heart-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smileyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/link-between-gum-disease-heart-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Link Between Gum Disease, Heart Health"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Healthy, pink gums<\/p><\/div>\n

Gum disease, or periodontitis, affects as many as 75 percent of American adults today. It\u2019s a surprising number that\u2019s even more concerning when you know that the condition has been linked to several serious health conditions — including major heart problems. Your dentist in 50677, Dr. Jonathan Smiley, wants you to know about the connection between gum disease and your heart health. Keep reading for more!<\/span><\/p>\n

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How Gum Disease Affects Your Heart Health<\/span><\/h2>\n

Gum disease is closely linked to cardiovascular disease, stroke and high blood pressure. While we still haven\u2019t identified the precise link between gum health and overall well-being, increased research into the matter is helping us understand more each year. It seems that the connection between gum disease and heart conditions are found in the inflammation: when the vessels in the mouth become inflamed, it\u2019s easy for those in the heart to be affected, too.<\/span><\/p>\n

But the good news is that gum disease treatment can actually help to improve heart health — and the status of a number of other conditions, too. <\/span>Click here<\/span><\/a> to read a more in-depth study of the link between periodontal therapy and improved overall health. <\/span><\/p>\n

Fortunately, you can find gum disease treatment at Smiley Family Dentistry, and it\u2019s also easy to prevent gum disease with a solid oral hygiene routine. <\/span><\/p>\n

Preventing Gum Disease Promotes Better Overall Health<\/span><\/h3>\n

Keep these steps in mind to maintain healthy gums, and you\u2019ll likely improve your heart health, too. <\/span><\/p>\n