{"id":17843,"date":"2022-11-02T12:43:52","date_gmt":"2022-11-02T12:43:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/?page_id=17843"},"modified":"2022-11-03T12:15:06","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T12:15:06","slug":"heart-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/heart-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Heart disease and oral health: what is the link?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta\"><div class=\"meta__users\"><\/div><div class=\"meta__date-modified\">Updated:&nbsp;<span>November 3, 2022<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/close-up-of-tree-against-sky-255441-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"heart disease\" class=\"wp-image-5071\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/close-up-of-tree-against-sky-255441-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/close-up-of-tree-against-sky-255441-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/close-up-of-tree-against-sky-255441-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/close-up-of-tree-against-sky-255441-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/close-up-of-tree-against-sky-255441-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/close-up-of-tree-against-sky-255441-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/close-up-of-tree-against-sky-255441.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption>How to preserve your heart by taking care of your teeth?  <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p> <strong>Dentists, and health professionals <\/strong>in general, are constantly telling us to brush our teeth and emphasizing the importance of <strong>good oral hygiene<\/strong> on our overall health.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nowadays, we know from numerous scientific studies that <strong>the health of our teeth and mouth<\/strong> is intimately linked to that of our heart!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_33_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contenus<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/heart-oral-health\/#What_is_the_link_between_heart_disease_and_oral_health\" title=\"What is the link between heart disease and oral health?\">What is the link between heart disease and oral health?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/heart-oral-health\/#Heart_palpitations_due_to_dental_causes\" title=\"Heart palpitations due to dental causes!\">Heart palpitations due to dental causes!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/heart-oral-health\/#Periodontal_disease_and_atherosclerosis\" title=\"Periodontal disease and atherosclerosis\">Periodontal disease and atherosclerosis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/heart-oral-health\/#Poor_oral_hygiene_increases_the_risk_of_stroke\" title=\"Poor oral hygiene increases the risk of stroke\">Poor oral hygiene increases the risk of stroke<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/heart-oral-health\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/heart-oral-health\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ  \">FAQ  <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_link_between_heart_disease_and_oral_health\"><\/span>What is the link between heart disease and oral health?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to scientific studies, <strong>bacteria <\/strong>living in the oral cavity, in the absence of oral hygiene measures, proliferate and cause multiple pathologies, including gingivitis and other periodontal diseases. These bacteria then <strong>pass into the bloodstream<\/strong> and are carried <strong>via the bloodstream<\/strong> to the various organs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They obviously reach the heart (being the organ that receives the most blood) and invade its walls and those of the blood vessels. Once there, they multiply and proliferate, causing various heart diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the main reason why people at risk  <strong>of infective endocarditis<\/strong>  (infection of the endocardium, the innermost layer of the heart wall) should receive a  <strong>preventive treatment with antibiotics<\/strong>  before performing any invasive procedure in the oral cavity (tooth extraction, minor surgery, and even dental care and scaling&#8230;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, oral diseases are estimated to be<strong> the most common cause of infective endocarditis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heart_palpitations_due_to_dental_causes\"><\/span>Heart palpitations due to dental causes!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It may not make sense at first, but there is a <strong>relationship between heart rate and teeth<\/strong>. First, did you know that pressing your eyeballs (closed eyelids) will slow your heart rate? This is done by sending cardiac moderation information via the vagus nerve or &#8220;X nerve&#8221; (the tenth pair of cranial nerves).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This phenomenon is called the &#8220;oculi-cardiac reflex&#8221;<\/strong>. Knowing that the cornea and the upper and lower teeth are innervated by the same nerve (trigeminal nerve), and that the latter moderates the heart rate via the eye and accelerates it via the teeth, involuntary teeth clenching due to bruxism can cause tachycardia and palpitations.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/iStock-528476646-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"dental hygiene\" class=\"wp-image-8397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/iStock-528476646-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/iStock-528476646-1-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/iStock-528476646-1.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption>It is recommended to take care of your oral health on a daily basis<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This phenomenon particularly affects women, because the <strong>dental nerves<\/strong> are sensitive to estrogen. The underlying pathology (bruxism) must be addressed to get rid of these cardiac symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Periodontal_disease_and_atherosclerosis\"><\/span>Periodontal disease and atherosclerosis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It would seem, according to several studies, that the formation of <strong>atheromatous plaques <\/strong>would have as a risk factor the diseases of the periodontium (gingivitis, periodontitis&#8230;). Indeed, scientists have found that the bacteria causing <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/omega-3-maladies-parodontales\/\">periodontal pathologies<\/a> are similar to those found in atherosclerotic areas of the arteries. This confirms the hypothesis that the oral cavity is among the main sources of bacterial dissemination to the heart and vessels via the bloodstream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong>Periodontal diseases<\/strong>, mainly due to poor oral hygiene conditions, by promoting the formation of atherosclerosis plaques, increase the risk of myocardial infarction (MI or heart attack) and stroke. We should think twice before skipping a tooth brushing&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Poor_oral_hygiene_increases_the_risk_of_stroke\"><\/span>Poor oral hygiene increases the risk of stroke<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is hard to believe that <strong>poor oral hygiene<\/strong> can lead to a condition as serious as a stroke. However, the evidence is there thanks to numerous scientific studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is agreed that the <strong>non-observance of oral hygiene measures<\/strong> is a source of gingivitis, which, if left untreated, can become complicated by periodontitis. That is, the expansion of infection and inflammation from the gums to the entire periodontal (tooth supporting) tissue. This inflammation, when it becomes chronic, affects the whole body and this can result in an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong>Chronic periodontitis <\/strong>can lead to the loss of one or more teeth. A study by Korean neurologists has shown that <strong>toothlessness<\/strong> can have serious consequences on general health. Indeed, they found significant transformations in the white matter of the brain of patients who had lost at least 7 teeth as well as<strong> multiple cerebral infarctions!<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So it can be said over and over again: practice <strong>good oral hygiene<\/strong> to protect your heart and reduce your risk of stroke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Infectious endocarditis, tachycardia, palpitations, atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction and stroke&#8230; The least we can say is that there is a link between oral health and <strong>cardiovascular pathologies<\/strong>. It is therefore important to strictly follow the oral hygiene measures recommended by health professionals to protect your heart and blood vessels and preserve your health in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1657868641873\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is the connection between the teeth and the heart?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Dental pathologies can cause endocarditis. These diseases are characterized by inflammation of the heart walls and heart valves.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1657868649248\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What are the diseases of the teeth?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Many dental pathologies exist. Among them are tooth <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/carie-dentaire-alimentation\/\">decay<\/a>, gingivitis, tooth loosening and toothache.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1657868657580\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is a heart attack?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>There are many signs of a heart attack, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea and anxiety.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"article-data before-content\"><div class=\"article-data__date\"><div class=\"article-data__date-modified\"><time class=\"published\" datetime=\"2022-11-02T12:43:52+00:00\">This article was originally published on&nbsp;<span class=\"2\">November 2, 2022<\/span>&nbsp;and was most recently updated on&nbsp;<span>November 3, 2022<\/span><\/time><br><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"user-info\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updated:&nbsp;November 3, 2022 Dentists, and health professionals in general, are constantly telling us to brush our teeth and emphasizing the importance of good oral hygiene on our overall health. 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