{"id":182,"date":"2022-02-08T21:39:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-08T21:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentistgrandprairie.com\/blog\/?p=182"},"modified":"2022-03-24T21:42:16","modified_gmt":"2022-03-24T21:42:16","slug":"heart-health-month-in-grand-prairie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentistgrandprairie.com\/blog\/heart-health-month-in-grand-prairie\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping A Healthy Heart Starts with Gum Health\u2014Here\u2019s How"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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February is Heart Health Month, a time to learn how best to improve your cardiovascular wellness. Trying the latest diet trends, performing popular workout routines, or even starting Tai Chi\u2014everything to maintain a strong heart. Did you know your gum health is just as important for this month\u2019s goals? Read on to learn how your gum line is the beginning of keeping a healthy heart!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Gum Disease & Heart Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most important reason for cleaning your gums is to prevent gum disease\u2014a bacterial infection that is caused by plaque buildup. In the beginning, this causes gingivitis, but if it\u2019s untreated it can worsen into periodontitis. At this time, the bacteria are tough enough to damage or destroy the connective tissues that help hold your teeth in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, these hazardous bacteria can escape into your bloodstream and travel to other parts of your body, like the heart. Since these bacteria cause inflammation, if they reach into the valves or inner linings of your heat, you\u2019ll be at a much higher risk of severe issues such as heart attacks and strokes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are There Ways to Avoid Plaque Buildup?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To keep yourself safe from gum disease, you simply have to avoid plaque buildup. These methods include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n