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Hypertension

A human body condition in which the force of blood on the walls of the artery is consistently very high is called Hypertension. Usually, hypertension is estimated as blood pressure level above 140/90 and acknowledged as severe if the pressure level is above 180/120.

Known causes

Overweight or obesity can enhance your risk for high BP.
Genetics, Physical changes, Environmental changes and unhealthy lifestyle options like lack of physical exercise and unhealthy diet habit can lead to overweight and obesity problems.

Dental connect

Hypertension -Dental Connect

Hypertension and dental diseases are interconnected by inflammation which is an essential immune response of the body to an infection. Though inflammation is necessary over a while, it starts to affect the blood vessels, which results in increased blood pressure.
Apart from that, Various research studies have shown that people with an identified gum disease (periodontitis) are showing lesser response to their blood pressure medication than people with healthy gums. Another hypertension-related study has indicated that Patients with oral infections (periodontal gum disease) had elevated blood pressure (both systolic and diastolic) levels. People with gum disease were 20% less likely to achieve a "healthy" blood pressure range. These findings strengthen the hypothesis that periodontal infections may contribute to hypertension and other heart conditions (CVD).

Hypertension- LifeStyle, oral health and more

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Lifestyle Challenges of Hypertension

Hypertension can lead to serious lifestyle challenges as listed below

Stroke.
Complications in pregnancy (preeclampsia or eclampsia)
Sudden disability in the function of the heart and shortness of breath
Blindness
Personality changes
Trouble in concentrating
Irritability
Intensifying loss of consciousness
Memory loss

Lifestyle Changes Required

Eating healthy and nutrient-rich foods can lower your blood pressure. Vegetables, low-fat dairy products, skimps on saturated fat, cholesterol, whole grains, and fruits are nutrient-rich.
Maintain a healthy weight range, which is one of the most beneficial lifestyle changes.
Exercise regularly.
Reduce the amount of sodium in your daily diet. Even a small amount of reduction in the sodium in your diet can improve your heart health.
Reduce the amount of alcohol you drink, try to quit smoking and Cut back on caffeine.
All of these would help you to maintain your oral hygiene.

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Oral Health tips to avoid Hypertension

Need to brush your teeth twice in a day, in a correct way. Holding your brush at a 45-degree angle is the best way to brush.
To avoid plaque formation around your teeth, always brush between your teeth using a soft, rounded-tip bristled toothbrush which can reach all parts of your mouth.
Don't forget to clean your tongue while you brush.
Do flossing between the teeth at least once a day.
Always spend at least 3 minutes for brushing and cleaning your whole mouth.

Dental symptoms when you should contact the doctor

Bleed in gums when you brush your teeth or floss.
Unbearable pain in tooth and gums when chewing your food.
Tender, red or swollen gums.
Bad breath.
Receding gums.
You are developing plaque or tartar on your tooth over some time.

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