... and reduce the risk of heart attack!
We already knew that maintaining a high level of oral hygiene is good for your teeth.
But at Columbia University in America, they have discovered that brushing your teeth also helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Researchers analysed
in
of 657
Also noted the thickness of
Carries blood from the
to the
The width of this artery is a good indication of arteriosclerosis when cholesterol or other substances nestle in the walls of the carotid artery.
When this happens, the blood flow can be affected and even stop.
So, did the researchers find a connection between oral hygiene and healthy arteries?
The more bacteria a gum infection creates, the thicker the carotid artery.
That means the increase in stroke or heart attack.
The researchers suspect that the bacteria travel through the body from the mouth via the blood and cause infections which close the arteries.
How to avoid this?
1. Good brushing
2. Flossing
References
Rik Kuiper and Tony Mudde. 2010. Summersdale Publishers Ltd.
https://www.webmd.com/heart/picture-of-the-carotid-artery
Shared by Norhidayah Alias
Guest Blogger
Researchers analysed
in
of 657
Also noted the thickness of
Carries blood from the
to the
The width of this artery is a good indication of arteriosclerosis when cholesterol or other substances nestle in the walls of the carotid artery.
When this happens, the blood flow can be affected and even stop.
So, did the researchers find a connection between oral hygiene and healthy arteries?
The more bacteria a gum infection creates, the thicker the carotid artery.
That means the increase in stroke or heart attack.
The researchers suspect that the bacteria travel through the body from the mouth via the blood and cause infections which close the arteries.
How to avoid this?
1. Good brushing
2. Flossing
References
Rik Kuiper and Tony Mudde. 2010. Summersdale Publishers Ltd.
https://www.webmd.com/heart/picture-of-the-carotid-artery
Shared by Norhidayah Alias
Guest Blogger
Thank you so much for sharing this useful information for our lovely little ones! I would like to add that tooth decay is the most prevalent harmful dental condition among children. When untreated, tooth decay will destroy a child’s teeth and have a lasting impact on their overall health. It is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) that a dental visit should occur within six months after the presence of the first tooth or by a child's first birthday. The AAPD has said that it is important to establish a comprehensive and accessible ongoing relationship between the dentist and patient – referring to this as the patient's "dental home". Pediatric Dentist In Mulund, Dentist In Mulund West
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