Taking care of your teeth means protecting your heart!

Did you know? Several studies have shown that the care we take of our teeth is linked to the health of our heart. Here are some explanations. We will not be talking about teeth whitening here, but about other aspects of our health indirectly linked to our dental hygiene. If you just want to have information on teeth whitening, we have written an article that you can consult right here .

Progressive destruction of teeth

Many French people have already suffered from gingivitis, periodontitis, or even cavities. As a result, 80% of 15-year-olds have decayed or unhealthy teeth. These various diseases are fairly common, but they nonetheless have a real impact on health more generally. "Given the high prevalence of oral infections, any risk factor that contributes to cardiovascular disease is important for public health," explains Thomas Van Dyke, a research professor in the United States.

The danger of migrating germs

"The mouth is probably the dirtiest part of the human body," says Dr. Steve Kerrigan of the College of Surgeons. In fact, nearly 700 bacteria are found in our mouths, proving that it's a less than clean part of the human body.
These germs are harmless as long as they remain in place. But if they unfortunately enter your bloodstream, they can cause serious damage. They then attach to your platelets, the elements responsible for clotting, and create clots that expose you to a heart attack.

Periodontal disease called into question

Many studies have established a close link between poor oral health and cardiovascular risk, such as atherosclerosis or stroke. Periodontitis is particularly implicated. "Periodontal diseases are chronic, multifactorial inflammatory diseases characterized by the progressive destruction of the structures supporting several teeth," explain the study authors. "The process begins with localized inflammation in the soft tissues (gingivitis), caused by a resident biofilm (plaque) that forms on the surface of the teeth at the gingival margin (the top of the gum).

After reviewing the scientific literature on the subject, the researchers were able to state that, in addition to the circulation of bacteria, "inflammation plays a major role in both oral infections and cardiovascular diseases." Periodontal diseases, chronic inflammatory diseases characterized by the progressive destruction of the structures supporting the teeth, are particularly highlighted by specialists.

When you consider this, it can be a worrying connection, to say the least, since the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 15 to 20% of middle-aged adults (35-44 years old) suffer from severe periodontal disease. These diseases affect the majority of the French adult population, 15% of whom suffer severely, according to the Ministry of Health.

To minimize these dental and cardiac risks, we recommend that you keep your mouth healthy by brushing your teeth at least twice a day (you can find an article on this subject on our blog) with your Caliquo toothbrush, and don't forget to floss fairly regularly.

If you are also interested in the purely aesthetic aspect of your teeth, we have written a complete article on teeth whitening right here.

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