Gum Health and Your Heart

The effects of gum disease on the body are mostly seen affecting the heart and cardiovascular system. With gum disease present, the oral bacteria can attach themselves to the plaque that line the coronary arteries and then increase the plaque build-up in these arteries which are critical to heart function. They can also cause blood clots to form in the coronary arteries. That is why it is important to visit your dentist at least every six months so that we can check your gum health.

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