Attention Fishers dental patients: brushing twice daily may help lower your risk of heart disease. Indiana scientists, dentists, and cardiologists have known for many years that there is a link between inflammation in the mouth (gum disease) and heart problems, However, a recent study analyzed oral health habits and heart disease risk. Science Daily reported on the study which was published in the British Medical Journal.
I quote from the Science Daily article:
“The authors, led by Professor Richard Watt from University College London, analyzed data from over 11,000 adults who took part in a Scottish Health Survey. The research team analyzed data about lifestyle behaviors such as smoking, physical activity, and oral health routines.”
“Once the data was adjusted for established cardio risk factors, the researchers found that participants who reported less frequent toothbrushing had a 70 percent extra risk of heart disease compared to individuals who brushed their teeth twice a day.”
I am Dr. Dale Behner DDS of Dental Care Today. The Scottish survey is one of many that confirms the link between oral health and overall health. Simply put: you aren’t healthy unless your gums and teeth are healthy.
It doesn’t matter if you are a lean Fishers distance runner with a pulse of fifteen beats a minute and a blood pressure of 100 over 60. It doesn’t matter if you are a vegan who has eaten a nutritionally balanced, low-fat diet for the past five years. If you have tooth decay or inflamed gums and need periodontal treatment, you are at risk for problems in other areas of the body.
The phone number for Dental Care Today is 317-842-2337. If you have concerns about your oral health, I invite you to schedule an examination with our holistic dentist today.
Perhaps your teeth and gums are healthy but you wish your smile was more attractive. We can help you there also with a smile redesign through cosmetic dentistry in Fishers. Porcelain veneers, crowns, inlays/onlays, and clear braces are all available to solve any cosmetic problems you wish to correct.
If you have a small child in Fishers who has not yet visited a dentist, now is the time. My friendly team and I will help keep your child’s smile beautiful for life with our family dentistry skills.
Call us at 317-842-2337 to learn more.
