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Connecting Heart Health and Oral Health

It’s National Heart Health Month! Did you know that oral health can be directly linked to heart health? Delta Dental has recently provided evidence that gum disease in both moderate and advanced stages puts you at a greater risk for developing heart disease than you be with healthy gums. Regular oral screenings can also help point doctors to a variety of other diseases that may start with warning signs in your mouth.

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How Does Your Oral Health Connect to Your Heart?

Every system in your body is connected. Just like consuming food through your mouth makes its way to your stomach, any bacteria or germs that start off in your mouth can fairly easily be spread throughout the rest of your body through your blood stream. Mayo Clinic and the American Heart Association have been able to show that this bacteria can actually attach itself to any already damaged areas when it gets to your heart. The attached bacteria can then lead to further inflammation, which has been linked to clogged arteries and even strokes.

Are You At Risk?

People who suffer from chronic gum diseases like gingivitis or advanced periodontitis are at the highest risk for developing heart disease as a direct cause of poor oral health and dental hygiene. It is important to know that plaque buildup from skipping just one brushing or flossing session a week can easily add up to create issues with your gums.

Common Symptoms and Warning Signs

  • Red or swollen gums
  • Soreness and discomfort in your gums
  • Excessive bleeding when your floss or brush your teeth
  • Newfound misalignment or the feeling of teeth moving away from each other
  • Receding gum lines

How To Prevent Heart and Oral Diseases

Keeping up with your regular cleanings and examinations here at Gaston Dental Associates is extremely important in protecting yourself against harmful bacteria and diseases. Call our front desk today at 704-396-6166 to schedule your next appointment with us! If you have any concerns surrounding your oral health, and gum diseases especially, be sure to talk to one of our dentist and explain all of your symptoms.

Read this article by Tracey Sandilands, published for Colgate, to learn more about how your heart and mouth are related and what you should do to prevent disease from growing.

What our patients say

  • The ladies in the office are nice and kind when you walk into the office there’s never a dull moment... read more

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    January 1, 1970

    Very nice staff. They are very clean and professional. They also clean people's teeth nicely.

    Ashley Lippman Avatar Ashley L.
    April 29, 2025

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    April 29, 2025

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    January 1, 1970
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    January 29, 2025

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    Susan CONDREY Avatar Susan C.
    January 1, 1970

    Great dentist! He's very caring and really listens. The staff is amazing as well. They make you feel comfortable and... read more

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    June 29, 2025

    Everyone that I spoke with or who helped me today was so supportive and kind. They listened to me and... read more

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    March 1, 2025
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    December 29, 2024

    Outstanding Service and Caring Staff at Gaston Dental! I can't say enough good things about Gaston Dental! From the moment I... read more

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    January 29, 2025

    There's a bunch of care and expertise here. My teeth were in bad shape until I came here. They made... read more

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    April White Avatar April W.
    January 1, 1970

    I has the best experience today everyone was very nice and helpful and understanding to my needs I forgot to ask... read more

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    January 1, 1970
  • My First Appointment at Gaston Dental was Fantastic! The Dental Assistants were friendly and professional as well as the... read more

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    August 29, 2024

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    March 29, 2025

    I really appreciate Adrian my hygienist for her professionalism, she is very compassionate and she has excellent bedside manner. Emily... read more

    Trina Byers Avatar Trina B.
    January 1, 1970

    Friendly atmosphere well kept and clean and making sure no one is contaminated with any virus the staff was polite... read more

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    January 1, 1970
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    April 29, 2025

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    January 29, 2025

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    March 1, 2025

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    May 29, 2025

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