Have a Heart

Did you know that people who don't brush their teeth twice a day have an increased risk of heart disease?

OLD THEORIES
"In a way, it's quite an old story, because back in the early 19th century there was an old theory called focal sepsis, and people believed that infections in the mouth caused disease in the whole body.  As a result, they used to take everyone's teeth out."

"People with gum disease are more likely to develop heart disease and diabetes because inflammation in the body, including in the mouth and gums, plays a role in the build up of clogged arteries."

British researcers studied nearly 12,000 adults in Scotland and found those with poor oral hygiene had a 70% extra risk of heart disease compared with those who brushed twice a day and were less likely to  have unhealthy gums.

 Oral health is essential, but pulling teeth and placing dentures is not a good "quality of life" answer to gum disease and decay. There are so many healthy options to a healthy mouth now.  Come in and let us educate you and show you what you can do to prevent disease and feel better.

Information in this post was used from research results done by Richard Watt from the University College of London.

Post Note:  An article written by Beth Howard and placed in the AARP magazine now possibly links gum disease with prostate inflammation.