A “leak” in your gums could be poisoning your arteries. This is the new warning from health experts, who are linking gum disease directly to atherosclerosis.
This “leak” is caused by chronic inflammation. The inflammation begins when bacterial plaque is not effectively removed from the teeth, often dueA “leak” in your gums could be poisoning your arteries. This is the new warning from health experts, who are linking gum disease directly to atherosclerosis.
This “leak” is caused by chronic inflammation. The inflammation begins when bacterial plaque is not effectively removed from the teeth, often due to an old, frayed toothbrush.
When the gums are constantly inflamed, they become porous. This allows the 700+ types of bacteria in your mouth to seep into your bloodstream, turning a dental problem into a systemic one.
This “bacterial leak” triggers a body-wide inflammatory response. These circulating inflammatory agents can then lodge in your arteries, helping to build the plaque that causes them to harden and narrow.
This is why untreated gum disease is so dangerous, nearly doubling the risk of heart disease. To plug the leak, start with a simple, effective tool: a new toothbrush every 90 days.
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