Why skipping dentist visits may risk your heart?

Oral Bacteria and Inflammation: Untreated gum disease can cause harmful bacteria to enter the bloodstream. This can trigger inflammation that increases the risk of heart disease.

Link to Atherosclerosis: Poor dental health is linked to plaque buildup in arteries, which narrows them and raises the chance of heart attack or stroke.

Increased Risk of Endocarditis: Bacteria from infected gums can travel to the heart lining, causing endocarditis, which is a potentially life-threatening condition.

Higher Blood Pressure: Studies show gum disease can worsen hypertension, and this adds extra strain on your heart.

Weak Immune Response: Chronic oral infections weaken the immune system, making it harder for the body to fight inflammation that damages the heart.

Diabetes and Heart Connection: Gum disease worsens blood sugar control in diabetics, further increasing the risk of heart disease.

Overall Inflammation: Poor oral health adds to the body’s total inflammatory load, which directly impacts cardiovascular health.