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Heart attacks don’t happen overnight. Cardiovascular disease is a chronic disease that present many years before a stroke or cardiac arrest occur.
Recent research has revealed that inflammation in the heart tissues and arteries can be a driving factor in heart disease progression. There is also evidence to suggest that gum or periodontal disease has direct links to heart inflammation.
So is your bleeding gums putting you at risk of heart attack?
Your gums are a vast bacterial and vascular network that can communicate with the entire body. Bacteria found in the mouth can mimic those that cause an immune reaction against heart tissue. If you have bleeding gums or have been told you have gum disease, then your risk of heart disease could be higher.
To discuss the mouth-heart connection is Dr. Thomas Larkin.
Dr. Tom Larkin is the founder of Proactive Oral Wellness and has integrated the the Bale-Doneen Method for dentists. Dr. Larkin is an advocate for oral-systemic health, he has designed the professional training course for dental phase-contrast microscopy and advanced prevention of gum and cardiovascular disease.
Dr. Larkin works closely with practices that desire to make the shift to preventative wellness models.
You can read more about Dr. Larkin’s approach here:
www.tomlarkin.com
www.powhygiene.com
