{"id":384,"date":"2021-02-26T17:48:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T17:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalvero.com\/blog\/?p=384"},"modified":"2021-03-10T17:48:17","modified_gmt":"2021-03-10T17:48:17","slug":"celebrate-american-heart-month-by-caring-for-your-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premierdentalvero.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/26\/celebrate-american-heart-month-by-caring-for-your-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s American Heart Month! Here\u2019s How Your Oral and Heart Health Are Connected"},"content":{"rendered":"
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February is the month of love, but Valentine’s day isn’t the only reason you should decorate with hearts – it’s also American Heart Month! Since 1964, the second month of the year has been dedicated to spreading awareness about cardiovascular health. To celebrate, you may be thinking of cleaning up your diet or re-committing to your New Year’s Resolution to workout more. While both of these are important, don’t forget to add implementing a solid oral hygiene routine to your list. Here’s why!<\/p>

The Link Between Your Oral and Cardiovascular Health<\/h2>

At first glance, the condition of your teeth and gums seemingly has little to do with your overall health. In reality, a neglected infection in any part of your body is potentially dangerous, especially since your mouth is the entryway to your digestive tract and is in close proximity to your brain. It doesn’t take long for harmful bacteria from dental issues like gum disease to enter your bloodstream and spread to your vital organs. In fact, patients with gum disease are two to three times more likely to experience a cardiovascular event, like a heart attack or stroke. That’s why practicing proper prevention is an essential component of protecting your heart health.<\/p>

How to Protect Your Smile from Gum Disease<\/h2>

Gum disease currently affects roughly 50% of American adults. While that statistic is staggering, the silver lining is that this condition is largely preventable. Therefore, if you aren’t already, make sure to implement the below best practices:<\/p>