Can cleaning your teeth can affect your heart?

Recent studies have shown that good oral hygiene practices can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality.

While more research is needed to fully understand the connection between oral hygiene and CVD mortality, these findings are significant.

To maintain good oral hygiene, we recommend brushing twice a day and flossing at least once a day.

To maintain good oral hygiene, we recommend brushing twice a day and flossing at least once a day. People who practice these habits have been found to have a 23% lower risk of CVD mortality than those who do not.

Although mouthwash can be helpful in reducing bad breath and killing bacteria in the mouth, it does not provide any additional benefits to brushing and flossing alone when it comes to reducing the risk of CVD mortality.

Fortunately, good oral hygiene practices are relatively inexpensive and have a low risk of adverse effects, making them an easy and accessible way to improve overall health. 

People who already have heart disease can benefit from maintaining good oral hygiene and reducing their risk of CVD mortality.

While the exact link between oral hygiene and CVD mortality is not yet fully understood, it is believed that oral bacteria can enter the bloodstream and cause inflammation in the blood vessels, which can lead to heart disease. Therefore, it is essential to keep in mind that good oral hygiene is not only about having a beautiful smile, but also about maintaining overall health. In addition to brushing and flossing, it is also important to maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.