Taking care of your teeth and mouth is more important than ever. Why? More and more studies point to the fact that oral health—specifically gum health–is directly correlated to your overall health and how your heart maintains your well-being. Maintaining strong, healthy, pink gums may reduce your chances of developing a life-threatening condition like heart disease. But in the same breath, the opposite is true—bad oral health could increase your risk of suffering from problems like a heart attack or even a stroke.
Thankfully, your dentist in Virginia Beach is here to explain this important connection between gum health and heart health in this week’s blog post.