Don't Underestimate, Doctor Reveals Oral Smell Is The Initial Signal For Heart Disease

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JAKARTA - Oral is often considered a minor problem in teeth and mouth. However, according to Dr. Pradip Jamnadas, an intervention cardiologist, this condition can be an early sign of serious health problems including heart disease. He explained that there is a close relationship between oral hygiene, chronic sinus infection, and heart health.

Bad dental treatment allows harmful bacteria to breed in the mouth. These bacteria can trigger inflammation throughout the body that has an impact on the heart.

In addition, chronic sinusitis, especially those caused by fungi, can cause prolonged mild inflammation. This can increase the risk oftegery disease.

Dr. Jamnadas emphasized that the condition of the mouth often reflects the overall health of the body, so that the smell of the mouth can be an early sign of problems with the heart.

The risk of a person suffering from heart disease is not only determined by eating and exercise patterns. Dr. Jamnadas mentions that microbiomes or a collection of natural bacteria in the mouth and nose have an important role in maintaining heart health.

Bad oral hygiene makes bad bacteria develop. This triggers inflammation, disrupts the immune system, accelerates plaque buildup in the arteries, and ultimately increases the risk of heart problems.

The mouth often gives early signs of other health problems in the body. For example, the smell of the mouth not only indicates dental problems, but can also indicate the risk of heart valve disease,tengery arterial disease, arterial hardening (aterosclerosis), and other cardiovascular disorders.

Or halitosis is generally associated with poor oral hygiene. However, research shows this condition is sometimes also associated with a more serious disease. Dr. Jamnadas explains bacteria that cause odors can enter the bloodstream and cause inflammation that has an impact on the heart.

"There are microbiomes that spread from the nose and mouth to the digestive system. Each microbiome has special characteristics and can show whether someone is at risk of developing heart disease," he explained in an interview with the podcast The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, quoted from the Times of India page on Saturday, October 11, 2025.

Long-term exposure to harmful oral bacteria can speed up calcification in cardiac valves and increase the risk of narrowing aorta valves as well astegery calcification. This shows how important it is to keep the mouth clean for long-term heart health.

chronic sinusitis is an infection or inflammation in a sinus cavity that often causes nasal congestion, headache, and prolonged cough. Dr. Jamnadas explains this condition can lead to low levels of systemic inflammation, which has been linked totegery disease.

"Especially if it involves fungal infection, the resulting inflammation can contribute to heart disease," he said.

This relationship shows that the risk factors for heart disease come not only from lifestyles such as food and exercise, but also from health conditions such as sine infections.

So far,tegery disease is often associated with eating, lack of exercise, and genetic factors. Dr. Jamnadas emphasized the need for a wider view. The health of the mouth and nose, mental health, and the overall habit of living have a major role in heart health.

"All aspects of lifestyle, be it mental, physical, or diet, affect ourtener arteries. Now the cause of heart disease has begun to be redefined to include factors that were previously often ignored," he explained.

Here are important steps to maintain heart and mouth health.

1. Keep your mouth clean properly

Brush your teeth twice a day, use dental threads, and gargle with mouthwash to reduce harmful bacteria that can trigger heart disease.

2. Regular dental checks

Routine examinations of dentists help detect mouth problems early and prevent infections that can affect the heart.

3. Immediately address chronic sinus problems

Handling sinusitis or fungal infection can reduce inflammation and reduce the risk oftegery disease.

4. Pay attention to small signs on the body

The persistent smell of the mouth, stuffy nose, or recurrent sinusitis can be an early sign of heart problems.

5. Implement a healthy lifestyle as a whole

A balanced diet, regular exercise, good mental health, and managing stress play an important role in maintaining mouth and heart health.