Link Between Gum Disease and Heart Disease (Study) (infection, blood, dental)

[6 FOOT 3]

Study just out by the American Journal of Cardiology and also by the Journal of Peridontology showing that people with high rates of Periodontitis (Gum Inflammation) also have a higher chance of having cardio vascular disease do to inflammation that makes it's way from the gums into the arterial vascular system.

Interesting in that i've posted before about the relationship of gum disease and autoimmune disorders in some clinical studies.

Patients With Moderate To Severe Periodontitis Need Evaluation For Heart Disease Risk - Science Daily

[CleanCutHippie]

The teeth and gums are so close to the heart and brain that oral infections seemingly would pose a risk to each. I remembering hearing this years ago. Its one of the reasons I think mercury fillings are very bad.

[SouthernBelleInUtah]

I used to work in neuro rehab - stroke among other problems. We had several patients who had strokes after dental cleanings, due to germs getting in the blood stream and then lodging on the heart valves, eventually throwing off a clot. Or just heart disease from the same cause.

Your mom really was right to say clean teeth are good for you!

[Sgoldie]

I have to take a single high dose of antibiotics and hour before any dental work including a cleaning. It's important to floss daily too. This is one of the predictors for a couple of extra years of life.

[mwruckman]

Originally Posted by 6 FOOT 3

Study just out by the American Journal of Cardiology and also by the Journal of Peridontology showing that people with high rates of Periodontitis (Gum Inflammation) also have a higher chance of having cardio vascular disease do to inflammation that makes it's way from the gums into the arterial vascular system.

Interesting in that i've posted before about the relationship of gum disease and autoimmune disorders in some clinical studies.

Patients With Moderate To Severe Periodontitis Need Evaluation For Heart Disease Risk - Science Daily

People who have periodontial disease may also be or be on the road to being diabettic. High blood sugar makes one very suseptible to the inflections that cause gum disease.

[6 FOOT 3]

Originally Posted by mwruckman

People who have periodontial disease may also be or be on the road to being diabettic. High blood sugar makes one very suseptible to the inflections that cause gum disease.

Great point mwruckman !!!

Also i found this study back in april 2009 about how fish oil can actually reverse gum disease. Is there anything that the Omega-3's can't do for the human body

Resolvins (Fish Oil) Have Potential To Resolve Periodontal Inflammation And Restore Tissue Health - Science Daily

[CleanCutHippie]

Originally Posted by 6 FOOT 3

Great point mwruckman !!!

Also i found this study back in april 2009 about how fish oil can actually reverse gum disease. Is there anything that the Omega-3's can't do for the human body

Resolvins (Fish Oil) Have Potential To Resolve Periodontal Inflammation And Restore Tissue Health - Science Daily

Omega 3 is one of the few supplements I find useful and a must have. Preferrably from a fish/krill source. Soon you will also be hearing lots about Omega 7.

[texdav]

Actually the link beteen plax and heart disease is a few years old. The bacteria that is in plax has been linked to heart valve problems for some time.One reason that deep cleaning even if you brush and floss regaulrly is recommended as you age;besides eliminating tooth loss from gum disease.They even have anti biotoics that they can inject in the gums if the measurement are bad between teeth and gums.

[Elipar]

There's too much emphasis on dental cleanings, pro and con. Gum disease is a state of chronic bacterial (among others) infection. Not only are bacteria being released into the bloodstream, your body is ramping up your immune system and there's collateral damage to blood vessels, locally and systemically (e.g. your heart). It's been shown that you're just as likely to have a release of bacteria into your bloodstream by brushing your teeth as you are getting a dental cleaning. Also, a cleaning removes some (but not all) bacteria once, but you've still got an active infection the rest of the time.

[LookinForMayberry]

I'm not surprised, after reading years ago that the greatest cause of human mortality in the past could be attributed to poor dental care -- sorry, Elipar, but I think the evidence is against you.