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Guarding Your Heart Starts with Your Teeth: Discover the Link Between Oral Health and Heart Health

Guarding Your Heart Starts with Your Teeth: Discover the Link Between Oral Health and Heart Health

Many people recognize the importance of oral hygiene for maintaining a bright smile, but fewer are aware of its critical role in overall health. In Charlotte—a community deeply invested in health and wellness—your oral health could provide important clues about your heart health. At Smile Moore Dental, we educate our patients on how comprehensive oral care not only protects your smile but also your heart.

Understanding Oral Health

Good oral health means being free from chronic mouth pain, oral and throat cancers, oral infections, periodontal (gum) disease, tooth decay, and tooth loss. These conditions, if not properly managed, can significantly impact overall health. At Smile Moore Dental, with regular care and early detection, these oral health challenges can be effectively managed or even prevented.

The Oral-Cardiac Health Connection

Research has consistently demonstrated a link between oral health and cardiovascular health. Inflammation caused by periodontal disease may increase the risk of heart disease. Bacteria from inflamed gums and periodontal pockets can enter the bloodstream, leading to an increase in C-reactive protein—a marker for inflammation—which may increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. This connection emphasizes the importance of oral health as part of overall health maintenance. For more information about the many links between oral health and systemic disease see the following article: “Oral Health and all-cause, cardiovascular disease…”

Preventive Measures and Dental Care

Preventive dental care is essential for maintaining your smile and keeping your heart healthy. At Smile Moore Dental in Charlotte, we stress the importance of regular dental check-ups and cleanings, which can reduce the risk of periodontal disease and, subsequently, heart disease. Our services include comprehensive oral exams, periodontal care, and patient education to ensure everyone understands how to maintain optimal oral health.

The Smile Moore Dental Approach

At Smile Moore Dental, we provide more than just dental care; we offer a commitment to comprehensive health. We personalize our services to meet the unique needs of each patient, ensuring that from the moment you walk through our doors, you feel heard, respected, and cared for. We believe in building a community where every patient has a clear path to optimum health—whether it’s through enhancing their oral health or understanding its impact on their overall well-being.

The connection between oral health and cardiac health is clear: taking care of your mouth is an integral part of taking care of your heart. In Charlotte, Smile Moore Dental is your partner in achieving and maintaining both. We invite the residents of Charlotte and surrounding areas to visit us and see how our dedicated approach to dental care can help safeguard your overall health. Schedule your next appointment today and take a step towards a healthier heart.

For more information or to book a consultation, please contact us at Smile Moore Dental.

About The Author
Dr. Durning Moore

Dr. Durning Moore embarked on his dental career as an associate before purchasing his own practice, Smile Moore Dental. He values building strong relationships with his patients by fostering a conversational atmosphere in his office. A believer in continuous learning, he pursues continuing education in several learning institutes. He is also active at the Dental Christian Fellowship where he serves the community through dentistry whenever he can.

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