{"id":609,"date":"2022-02-23T17:37:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-23T17:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.danvilledentalassociates.com\/blog\/?p=609"},"modified":"2022-03-23T17:39:20","modified_gmt":"2022-03-23T17:39:20","slug":"want-a-healthier-heart-start-with-your-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.danvilledentalassociates.com\/blog\/2022\/02\/23\/want-a-healthier-heart-start-with-your-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"Want a Healthier Heart? Start with Your Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When you think of February, you probably think of hearts and flowers for Valentine\u2019s \u2013 but did you know it\u2019s officially Heart Health Month, too? That\u2019s right. There has never been a better time to consider how you can improve your cardiovascular health, and you may be surprised to find that it is actually closely connected to your teeth and gums. Keep reading to learn how a visit to a dentist in Danville can actually improve your heart health!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Connection between Your Heart and Mouth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The heart and mouth are in different parts of the body, but they are more intertwined than you may think. Because the gums offer an easy entry into the bloodstream, your cardiovascular health can affect or be affected by what\u2019s going on in your mouth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gum disease poses an especially significant risk for your heart. Gum disease occurs when plaque and bacteria build up around the base of your teeth. If left untreated, that bacteria can pass into the bloodstream and pose a real risk for your heart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research continually shows that people who have gum disease are at a higher risk of developing the following heart conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n