Maintaining Healthy Teeth and Mouth for Heart Health

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Maintaining Healthy Teeth and Mouth for Heart Health

Some health research suggests that there is a close relationship between dental health and overall health of the body. Disorders that occur in teeth and gums are known to cause various more serious diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, dementia, pregnancy disturbances, and stroke.

From the results of the study, there is a fact that people who do not keep healthy teeth and mouth will develop gum disease that has a higher risk of various heart problems, such as heart disease and heart valve problems. 

Disturbances in the tooth cavity and the mouth in the form of gingivitis will trigger blockages in the blood vessels which cause decreases in the function or decrease in heart performance. Inflammation that occurs due to infections caused by bacteria can cause inflammation in a long period of time, and bacteria will move to the heart thereby causing deposits in the heart cavity.

In addition to other causes gingivitis, namely the presence of a sac that contains pus close to the roots of the teeth that occur due to a bacterial infection. This condition is at great risk of causing heart disorders because bacteria from infected gums can move to the heart.

Therefore, maintaining healthy teeth and mouth is an important thing so that the body is always healthy, and avoid the risk of developing heart disease. Here's how:

1. Rub the teeth at least 2 times a day, after breakfast and before bed. With a fuzzy toothbrush and a toothpaste that can provide protection to the tooth maximally.
2. Doing flossing teeth and use mouthwash to help remove leftovers and dirt in the mouth detelah brushes his teeth
3. Change the toothbrush at least 3 months
4. Examine your teeth and gums regularly, at least everything in every 6 months

Currently there are still many people who think wrong with only brushing their teeth when taking a shower. It should be known that the right time to brush your teeth is 30 minutes every time finished eating and drinking.

This is because brushing your teeth in the right time effective to prevent plaque buildup, reduce the growth of bacteria in the mouth, tooth damage, and the emergence of tartar and cavities.

Diligent brushing your teeth starting now, not only can reduce the risk of various diseases and meningatkan health overall, dental health and gums that are well maintained can also make your teeth stronger.

In addition to maintaining teeth and gums, in order to reduce the risk of heart disease, it is also important to live a healthy lifestyle by quitting smoking, exercising, maintaining ideal body weight, reduce alcohol consumption, and regularly conducting heart examination.

If you experience toothache and gums, especially at high risk of getting heart disease, immediately consult a dentist so that it can be treated appropriately and prevent more serious conditions.