This document discusses the connection between oral/dental health and heart health. It notes that gum disease is linked to an increased risk of heart disease, as bacteria from gum disease can enter the bloodstream and trigger thickening of the arteries. Maintaining strong gums through regular brushing and flossing can help prevent both gum disease and heart disease. The document also discusses other oral health issues like bad breath, tooth decay, dry mouth, oral cancer, and links between gum disease and rheumatoid arthritis. It emphasizes the importance of good oral hygiene and dental care throughout life.

1. Teeth & Heart
Healthy Teeth For A Healthy Heart

2. Dr. Anupam Gatecha

3. What problems could
poor
Dental Health Cause ?

5. Heart & Teeth Connection
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7. Gum Disease
Does gum disease cause heart disease?
?

8. According to the American Academy
of Periodontology (AAP), there is
strong evidence in support of the
answer yes.
Connection between gum disease
and heart attacks is higher than the
connection between high
cholesterol and heart attacks.
YES 

9. 47%
53%
Gum Diseases

10. Researchers in America have
discovered that people with
gum diseases such as gingivitis
are almost twice as likely to
suffer from coronary heart
disease as those without gum
conditions.

11. Scientists now believe that this is
because gum disease causes potentially
harmful bacteria to be released into the
bloodstream.
Although they are unsure exactly how
or why this happens, it is thought that
the bacteria can trigger or speed up the
thickening of the arteries, or could even
cause blood clots in very severe cases.

12. How do I know if I have Gum
disease ?
• Bad Breath
• Painful chewing
• Red, swollen, tender, bleeding gums
• Loose Teeth
• Sensitive teeth

13. Stages……

15. The situation
of receding
gums
happens when
the tissue of
the gum
around the
teeth corrodes
and it looks
like your
gums recede
backwards.
Before
After

16. Healthy & Periodontal Disease

17. Prevent Gum Disease
and Heart Disease
Take a moment and lets review
the tips for building and
maintaining strong gums and
heart.

18. Brushing after Meals

20. Healthy Weight
High levels of
physical fitness
showed a lower
incidence of
gum disease,
according to a
study published
in journal of
Periodontology.

21. Periodontal disease is an infection of
the tissues surrounding and
supporting the teeth. Although it’s a
major cause of tooth loss in adults,
many people don’t know they have it
because it’s often painless.

22. 90%
of the bad
breath
originates from
mouth
Bad Breath ?

23. Bad Breath Caused By :

24. Your
Mouth
condition
can even
cause
CANCER

25. Signs and Symptoms of Oral Cancer
Mouth sore that does not heal
Mouth sore that bleeds spontaneously
Velvety white, red, or speckled (red and white) patch
in the Mouth that is persistent
Unexplained bleeding in the mouth
Hard, raised lesion (lump), crusts, eroded areas on
the lips, gums Or other areas inside the mouth
Persistent pain in the mouth
Difficulty chewing, swallowing, speaking, or
moving the tounge

27. Why to Maintain
Oral Health
A healthy smile is a bonus at
any age. Too often older
people, neglect the health of
their teeth. It is never too
late to learn the basics of
oral health care.
Tooth Decay
Gum Dieseases
Dry Mouth
Oral Cancer

28. Prevent Rheumatoid Arthritis

29. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune
condition - where your immune system
attacks your own body - that causes swelling
in the joints of the body, especially around
the hands, feet and wrists.
So where does brushing your teeth fit in?
According to US researchers, there is a link
between the bacterium that causes gum
disease, and how early the arthritis develops
and how severe it is.
Scientists at the University of Louisville’s
School of Dentistry in Kentucky discovered
that gum disease produces a unique enzyme,
which 'enhances' collagen-induced arthritis -
a type of arthritis similar to rheumatoid
arthritis.

30. Dentures Are Not Only Solution
Consider Implants

31. Facts & Myths

32. It's plaque
not sugar
that leads to
tooth decay.

33. I Don’t Like My smile, but I
am too old for Braces
With new technology like
Six Month Smiles, even
adults in their 80’s can
have a great new smile.

34. Headaches are Caused
by Stress
Most headaches are triggered
by the jaw muscles from
teeth clenching
Teeth clenching is caused by
an uneven bite that the
dentist can fix.

35. Don’t Brush If Your Gums
Are Bleeding
Gums bleed due to
inflammation caused by
leaving plaque on the teeth
Brushing and flossing
regularly is the only way to
make gums start to heal.

36. You Can Stop a Toothache
by Putting an Aspirin by an
Inflamed Tooth
Aspirin can’t enter a tooth to
relieve pain
Placing an aspirin on your
gums will burn gums

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