Does a tooth infection affect the heart?
1 in 3 deaths worldwide is due to heart disease. This shows that cardiovascular diseases are still the most important cause of death worldwide. There are around 3 million coronary heart patients in Turkey and 90 thousand people are added to this figure every year. On the other hand, recent studies have revealed the link between gum disease and heart disease.
Gum disease feeds bacteria
Gum diseases, which are common in Turkey as well as in the world, increase with age. In recent years, it has been revealed that periodontal diseases called periodontal diseases are associated with cardiovascular diseases. Gum disease can feed bacteria that cling to fatty deposits in the bloodstream and blood vessels, which can lead to blood clots and lead to a heart attack. According to the researches, only 3 out of every 100 people between the ages of 30-35 in Turkey do not have any oral and dental health problems. In our country, the rate of going to the dentist for examination is still very low. However, if oral and gingival diseases are not taken under control, they can reach the point that threatens general health.
Those with heart disease are at risk
If you have heart disease, you may be at risk of developing bacterial endocarditis involving the heart’s lining or valves. Whenever there is bleeding in the mouth, certain mouth bacteria can travel into the bloodstream and settle in tissues or problematic heart valves that have been weakened by an existing heart problem or heart-related condition. In such cases, the infection may cause damage to the heart valves or tissue or lead to tissue loss.
Regular oral and dental care is essential
Gingivitis is a serious risk factor for tooth loss and other oral and dental diseases, coronary artery diseases, thinning of the carotid artery, stroke and other types of heart diseases. Correct and regular oral care is the healthiest way to prevent dental caries, gum diseases and odotogenic infections. How is the tooth surface best cleaned?
