{"id":54,"date":"2014-02-25T15:55:25","date_gmt":"2014-02-25T15:55:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dentistsatorenco.com\/blog\/?p=54"},"modified":"2016-06-16T21:35:50","modified_gmt":"2016-06-16T21:35:50","slug":"the-connection-between-oral-health-and-heart-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorenco.com\/blog\/the-connection-between-oral-health-and-heart-health\/","title":{"rendered":"The Connection between Oral Health and Heart Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-55\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"hearts\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorenco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hearts-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorenco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hearts-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentistsatorenco.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/hearts.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>What if we told you there was a very important connection between oral and overall health? Most people would be surprised to hear that, but it\u2019s true.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s the connection? According to recent data, it can be traced to <strong>gum disease<\/strong>, a very common oral health condition that affects a majority of U.S. adults.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gum disease<\/strong> is caused by a buildup of bacteria and plaque around the gums. Over time, these irritants will cause tissue loss, culminating in the formation of pockets between the teeth and gums. These pockets give the bacteria and plaque of <strong>gum disease<\/strong> an entryway into your bloodstream, and from there, to other parts of the body.<\/p>\n<p>What kinds of health problems can be exacerbated by <strong>gum disease<\/strong>? Heart disease is one of the most common but it\u2019s not the only one. Other health conditions that can be impacted by <strong>gum disease<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hypertension<\/li>\n<li>Stroke<\/li>\n<li>Diabetes<\/li>\n<li>Alzheimer\u2019s<\/li>\n<li>Pneumonia<\/li>\n<li>Pre-term birth or low birth weight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can protect your smile and your overall health by following a couple of easy but important steps.<\/p>\n<p>First, make sure that you\u2019re brushing and flossing every day. At <strong>The Dentists at Orenco Station<\/strong>, we recommend brushing twice a day, flossing at least once, and gargling with an antibacterial mouthwash. Following a routine like this will help you control the amount of bacteria in your mouth.<\/p>\n<p>But a good homecare routine isn\u2019t all it takes to enjoy good oral health. We also recommend seeing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorenco.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">Dr. Brandon Kearbey<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorenco.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">Dr. Malinda Kearbey<\/a> twice a year for checkups and cleanings. Why so often? Because some patients may be struggling with <strong>gum disease<\/strong> without even knowing it. During your appointment with us, we\u2019ll look for signs of the condition and offer care if we find anything.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorenco.com\/contact-us.html\">Call<\/a> <strong>The Dentists at Orenco Station<\/strong> if you\u2019re ready to schedule your next checkup with <strong>Drs. Brandon and Malinda Kearbey<\/strong>. They\u2019re happy to care for patients from <strong>Forest<\/strong> <strong>Grove<\/strong>, <strong>Beaverton<\/strong>, <strong>Cornelius<\/strong>, <strong>Rock<\/strong> <strong>Creek<\/strong>, and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What if we told you there was a very important connection between oral and overall health? Most people would be surprised to hear that, but it\u2019s true. What\u2019s the connection? According to recent data, it can be traced to gum disease, a very common oral health condition that affects a majority of U.S. adults. 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