People with severe gum disease have an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes, as the bacteria that cause inflammation in the gums can also lead to blood vessel inflammation, potentially resulting in heart attacks and strokes.
How Dental Health Affects Complete Health Minneapolis
The Vital Connections Between Oral Health & Overall Health
Our dentists build lasting relationships with everyone that comes to see them, and at the top of our team’s list of priorities is your health, and we don’t just mean your oral health. Did you know that common dental problems like tooth loss and gum disease have been connected to an increased risk of a number of medical conditions, like Alzheimer’s and heart disease? If not, we would love for you to come see us so we can help you learn more about all the ways in which your oral and overall health are connected! Give us a call today to take the first steps towards avoiding these problems and making big improvements in your overall health.
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How Does Gum Disease Affect My Health?
The CDC reports that over 70% of adults 65 years and older have gum disease. Gum disease has been connected to an increased risk of several medical conditions. Keep scrolling to learn more.
Did You Know?
Heart
Health
Cancer
Prevention
Data collected by researchers from leading institutions like the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center shows that there is a link between increased risk of cancer and advanced gum disease.
Joint
Health
A study published by Dr. Felipe Andrade from Johns Hopkins University Division of Rheumatology in 2017 offered new evidence that the same bacteria known to lead to gum inflammation and infection can also lead to inflammatory autoimmune response in the joints, which can cause worsening symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
Metabolic
Health
An increased risk of type 2 diabetes has been related to multiple dental-related issues, including obstructive sleep apnea and gum disease. As an autoimmune condition, diabetes can increase your risk of developing gum disease, and some of the medications used to treat diabetes can cause dry mouth, which can exacerbate dental problems.
Reproductive
Health
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that between 60 and 75% of pregnant people have gingivitis. When left untreated, this early stage of gum disease can advance to periodontitis, which has been connected to premature delivery and low birth weight.
Brain
Health
One of the biggest recent research discoveries has been the connection between gum disease and Alzheimer’s. Researchers found that plaques of beta-amyloid protein, which are connected to Alzheimer’s disease, may be produced by the body as a response to gum disease.
