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Flossing teeth can help heart You already know that brushing
and flossing can help keep your teeth and gums healthy. A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that good oral hygiene may be just as important for the health of your heart. For years, scientists have known
that a protein associated with inflam- mation, called C-Reactive Protein (CRP), is consistently elevated in indi- viduals who are at risk for heart dis- ease. Te source of the inflammation responsible for the elevated CRP lev- els, however, has been more difficult to pinpoint. Te results of a recent study con-
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ducted by researchers from Italy and the United Kingdom indicate that in some individuals, inflamed and in- fected gums may be the culprit. Teir findings suggest that proper dental hy- giene may significantly reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and atheroscle- rosis, or hardening of the arteries. Dentists have long recommended
regular brushing and flossing to help prevent periodontal disease, the lead- ing cause of tooth loss among adults. Periodontal disease is the result of a bacterial infection that attacks the gums and other tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth. Te condition starts with the build-
up of dental plaque – a sticky, color- less film formed by a combination of oral bacteria and their waste products. Small amounts of newly formed den- tal plaque are practically invisible, but when allowed to accumulate, the sub- stance creates noticeable deposits on the teeth. Left untreated, dental plaque ex-
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tends below the gum line and injures periodontal tissues that hold the teeth in place. Signs and symptoms of peri- odontal disease range from bad breath and bleeding gums to painful dental abscesses and, ultimately, tooth loss. Te same bacteria that produce in-
fections in the mouth can wreak havoc elsewhere in the body, particularly in the blood vessels. Research suggests that individuals with periodontal dis- ease are nearly twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease as those with good oral health. Scientists at Boston University
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School of Medicine discovered that when young, healthy mice were infect- ed with bacteria known to cause peri- odontal disease, they developed fatty plaques in the blood vessels surround- ing the heart. When the infected mice were later compared to healthy mice,
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they were found to have significantly greater blockages in their coronary ar- teries. A recent human study produced
similar findings. For the study, re- searchers examined the carotid arter- ies of 35 otherwise healthy volunteers with mild to moderate periodontal disease both before and after dental treatment. One year after receiving treatment
for their periodontal disease, the vol- unteers were found to have significant reductions in the number of oral bac- teria present and fewer signs of inflam- mation. Tey also exhibited a reduction in
blood vessel thickening, indicating an improvement in atherosclerosis and a lower risk of heart disease. In addition to cardiovascular ill-
nesses, periodontal disease appears to share a link with other serious medical conditions. Individuals with diabetes are at least four times more likely to develop periodontal disease than their non-diabetic counterparts. Diabetes is known to increase sus-
ceptibility to all types of infections, in- cluding those of the mouth. Periodon- tal disease, in turn, can make blood sugar levels more difficult to control, leading to a worsening of diabetes. Several studies have demonstrated a
close relationship between periodontal disease and osteoporosis, especially in women. Bone loss, low levels of the fe- male hormone estrogen and advancing age are characteristics shared by both
conditions. Pregnant women with periodontal
disease have been found to be seven times more likely to give birth to pre- term, low-birth-weight infants than women without the condition. Te premature deliveries are believed to be caused by elevated levels of pros- taglandin, a labor-inducing chemical produced by oral bacteria. Scientists at the University at Buffa-
lo School of Dental Medicine recently identified a strong association between periodontal disease and chronic respi- ratory illnesses. Te researchers found that as periodontal disease progressed in individuals, their lung function tended to decline. Fortunately, periodontal disease can
be prevented and successfully treated. Since tobacco use is an important risk factor for periodontal disease, avoid- ing the use of smokeless tobacco and abstaining from smoking cigarettes, pipes and cigars can dramatically im- prove oral health. Adequate nutrition is important for
maintaining healthy teeth, gums and other tissues in the mouth. Prelimi- nary studies suggest that certain nu- trients, including vitamin C, folic acid and coenzyme Q10, may help reduce periodontal infection and inflamma- tion, while promoting healing and re- generation of damaged gums.
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