Did you know that your dental health has consequences that go well beyond your mouth?
What Kind of Dental Problems Lead to Stroke?
Severe periodontitis can lead to tooth decay and eventually even tooth loss.
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A recent research study from Sweden followed in 1676 randomly selected people over a period of 26 years.
Researchers reported, that gingival inflammation was clearly associated with stroke.
However, over time, the build-up of silent strokes can cause disabling problems such asdementia.
What Kind of Strokes Can Dental Problems Cause?
Many research studies have shown a correlation between gum disease and lack of dental care with ischemic strokes.
Ischemic strokes are strokes due to interruption of blood flow due to a blood clot.
Sometimes inflammation and infection can make the blood more likely to clot, causing a stroke.
How to Protect Your Teeth
It is advantageous to have good dental health.
For many people, dental care can seem time-consuming and costly.
Once gum disease has started, it is treatable and manageable.
Often, deep cleaning in the dentists office is recommended.
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