Rare Brushing Your Teeth? Beware Of Its Impact On Heart Health

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JAKARTA - Maintaining the health of teeth and mouth is not just to avoid cavities or unpleasant odors. The mouth's health is closely related to heart conditions.

There are still many people who underestimate the habit of washing their teeth regularly. Reporting from the page of Muhammadiyah University, Sidoarjo, this bad habit can apparently trigger various serious problems, including deadly heart disease.

Bad oral hygiene, especially rarely brushes teeth can cause plaque buildup and the development of bad bacteria in the oral cavity.

Plak buildup can cause gum inflammation (GGivitis). If not treated, this condition can develop into periodontitis, namely severe infection that attacks dental support tissue.

These infections not only damage dental tissue, but can also enter the bloodstream and have an impact on other important organs, such as the heart.

Experts say bacteria that cause gum disease can circulate in the blood and trigger inflammation in the blood vessels. This process increases the risk of arterial blockage (atherosclerosis). This can causeten heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes.

Research shows that people with periodontal diseases are more at risk of developing heart problems than those who maintain good oral hygiene.

Bacteria from the oral cavity can also stimulate excessive immune responses that exacerbate the condition of blood vessels and heart muscles.

In other words, regularly brushing teeth is a simple but important step in an effort to prevent cardiovascular disorders.

When a person rarely brushes his teeth, plaque will accumulate and harden into dental corals. These teeth become a hotbed for bacteria that cause gum infection and chronic inflammation.

Inflammatory that starts from the mouth can have a systemic impact. Bacteria that spread into the blood can cause blood clots that clog blood flow to the heart.

The blood pressure is at risk of causing a heart attack or stroke if not treated immediately.

In addition, chronic periodontal diseases are believed to accelerate blood vessel hardening, worsen heart condition, and increase the risk of overall heart disease.

Several studies say that people with severe gum infections have a double chance of developing heart disease than people who are diligent in maintaining oral hygiene.

In fact, heart patients generally also have a history of poor dental and gum health. Therefore, lazy habits to brush teeth are not a trivial thing to ignore.

Keeping your heart healthy can start from the mouth. Here are some good habits that can be applied:

1. Brush Your Teeth At Least Twice A Day

Brush your teeth in the morning after waking up and the night before bed. Do it for at least two minutes with the right technique to clean plaques and food remains.

2. Choose Paste Gigi With Fluoride

Fluoride helps strengthen dental email layers and prevent damage. Use toothpaste that has received recommendations from dentists.

3. Don't Forget To Clean Your Tongue And Use Rental Foss

Bacteria also stick to the tongue and between the teeth. Use tongue sanitizer and strain floss to lift dirt that is not reached by the brush.

4. Regularly Check with Dental Doctors

Professional dental inspection and cleaning every six months can prevent further damage and detect problems early on.

5. Avoid Smoking and Consumption of Excessive Sugar

Cigarettes and sweet foods accelerate tooth and gum damage and worsen inflammation related to the heart.

6. Consumption of Nutritious and White Foods Enough

Good nutrition helps strengthen the tissue around the teeth. Water also plays a role in maintaining hygiene and mouth moisture.