Improved Dental Health Care Leads To A Reduced Chance Of Suffering From A Heart Attack
In a number of cultures it has been believed that different areas of the body are connected to each other. Reflexology specialists have always said that pressure points in the feet can relate to head aches, migraines and other pains in the body. Research has now found that your teeth are connected to your heart.
People who regularly visit their nearest dental practice and take good care of their teeth are less likely to have heart problems like cardiovascular disease. The discovery was made by Professor Howard Jenkinson from the University of Bristol, whilst in conjunction with the Royal College of Surgeons. It was discovered whilst they were looking into how cells in the blood are affected by bacteria.
Around 700 different types of bacteria can be found in the mouth. If you fail to use your electric toothbrush enough then you could suffer from poor dental hygiene. This results in bleeding gums, which are attacked by the bacteria. Bleeding gums mean that the bacteria can enter the blood and can be an independent factor in causing heart disease. Bacteria like Streptococcus gordonii and Streptococcus sanguinis cause oral bacterial infections which increase the chance of a heart attack.
These findings help to explain how certain antibiotics fail to work against heart disease. Dr Steve Kerringan has joined forces with Professor Jenkinson in order to try and find a solution to the problem. Until a solution is found it is recommended you look after your teeth by brushing them regularly with an electric toothbrush. Teeth care supplies like an electric toothbrush, dental floss, mouthwash and crest white strips may be useful in the fight against these bacteria.
Those of you that are frightened about your dental hygiene should speak to your local dentist, to find out the possibility of signing up to practice branded dental plans.Dental plans are a good way of spreading the cost of your dental costs rather than having costly dental insurance.







































