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Heart disease and oral health
The blood vessels that carry blood and oxygen to the heart are called coronary arteries. Coronary heart disease (CHD), or coronary artery disease, develops when the coronary arteries become too narrow. Blood vessels become narrow when there is a plaque buildup on it due to various medical conditions.
Causes
High LDL cholesterol, Hypertension family history, diabetes, smoking.
As seen above even Heart disease and oral health are always interlinked
dental connect
Dental Connect-Coronary Heart Disease
The bacteria which causes gum disease (periodontitis) connects the CHR with oral health. A severe bacterial infection on the gums causes periodontitis. This Bacteria starts to spread in bloodstream and other parts of the body if it is left untreated for an extended period.
When these pathogens reach the heart, cause inflammation by attaching themselves to the heart cells and damages them.
Various researches by the American Heart Association also relates other cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis (clogged arteries) to the inflammation caused by oral bacteria.
Coronary Heart Disease-lifestyle, oral health and more
Lifestyle challenges of Coronary Heart Disease
- Heart diseases can make you compromise a lot in terms of lifestyle.
- You should be very careful in everyday activities, including doing exercises, games and sport which requires intense physical activity.
- You Should be cautious in essential day to day activities like lifting weights and using the staircase.
- So there will be a lot of restriction on what you can do and what should not do.
Lifestyle Changes Required
- Eat a healthy diet. Eat the recommended quantity of fresh fruits, green leafy vegetables, and whole-grain food.
- Keep your blood pressure under control. High BP is the leading risk factor for heart disease.
- Maintain a healthy range of cholesterol and triglyceride levels in your blood.
- Keep the body always in a healthy weight range. Overweight or having obesity can lead to a higher risk of heart disease.
- Diabetes patients have double the risk of Heart Disease.
- Maintain good oral health and hygiene.
Oral Health Tips to avoid Coronary heart disease
- Limit alcoholic drinks.
- Maintain good oral health.
- Visit your dental doctor at least once a year, if you have no natural teeth or have dentures.
- Always use fluoride toothpaste to brush your teeth and drink fluoridated water regularly.
- Do not use any tobacco products.
Dental symptoms when you should contact a doctor
- Bitter taste in the mouth.
- Fever.
- Can feel sensitivity in the tooth when you consume hot or cold food items.
- Swollen glands of the neck.
- Bad breath.
- Swelling on the gum and jaw.
- Pain in the tooth.
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