{"id":43,"date":"2018-02-02T13:55:47","date_gmt":"2018-02-02T13:55:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.danvilledentalassociates.com\/blog\/?p=43"},"modified":"2018-02-20T13:55:59","modified_gmt":"2018-02-20T13:55:59","slug":"dentist-of-danville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.danvilledentalassociates.com\/blog\/2018\/02\/02\/dentist-of-danville\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Dentist of Danville Says Fighting Gum Disease Can Save Your Heart"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"twoGiven that February is National Heart Month, it\u2019s a great time to discuss one of the secrets that modern medicine has uncovered \u2013 that everything in the human body is connected. With that stated, what happens in one area can be super impactful in another, even though the two may seem to have nothing in common. Such is the case with your oral health<\/a>, as it serves as a window into the rest of your structure. One very vital organ that can be affected by your dental wellness is your heart. And as your dentist of Danville will explain, there are ways to ensure that they both remain healthy and fully functional.<\/p>\n

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The Connection Between Periodontal Disease and Heart Problems<\/h2>\n

New research has found that there is a link between periodontal (gum) disease and heart problems, but how? Periodontal disease is a condition that is caused by the buildup of bacteria and plaque on the teeth and gums that has caused an infection in the latter. Untreated, it only gets worse and eventually spreads.<\/p>\n

The gums act as a gateway to the rest of the body because it is where the blood in the mouth flows through. If there is an infection, then it is carried throughout the body, including the heart. During this process the bacteria combine with fatty plaques in the bloodstream and cause blockages.<\/p>\n

How to Prevent This from Happening<\/h2>\n

There are some very simple ways to prevent gum disease and the residual effects that can come along with it:<\/p>\n