Since you were little, you were asked to brush your teeth! But that has not only effectively protected you from cavities; this daily gesture can save your life. Regular brushing protects your arteries and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Previously considered somewhat harmful oral bacteria may be much more insidious, causing inflammation of the arteries.

Bacteria that have a grudge against your arteries

Several studies had already suggested a link between the occurrence of cardiovascular disease and oral infections walls or tooth loss. But some of them are among the most recent appeared to have questioned that assumption.

While the medical community is on the teeth, a major study by the National Institute of American health (NIH) led by Professor Desvarieux attempts to provide a definitive answer.

These researchers evaluated the number of bacteria in the mouths of 667 people, and at the same time by ultrasound thickness of the carotid artery leading blood from the heart to the head. This examination can detect atherosclerosis, a disease characterized by thickening and hardening of the arterial wall.

They found that those with the highest presence of four particular bacteria were those who had the thickest artery walls. This relationship was independent of other variables known to increase cardiovascular risk (age, diabetes, smoking, obesity, etc.).

Previously thought that germs causing only some gingivitis and other gum problems. But in addition to the problems of loosening, such stowaways could therefore be much sneakier, especially since these bacteria 6 abound in bad brushing.

“The bad habit of not brushing your teeth regularly originates from the childhood; pediatric dentistry can help you in that, take your child to a pediatric dentist if you see something wrong.”

Inflamed gums, swollen arteries!

How to link infection with these bacteria to atherosclerosis? The link between the two phenomena is inflammation. Bacteria may enter the bloodstream, and so travel throughout the body. The immune system then identifies as intruders and triggers a local inflammation in the arteries, the walls swell and thicken.

This phenomenon of atherosclerosis is it alone can lead to heart attack or stroke? For now, it’s a question that is difficult to answer. But there are plans to re-examine the participants in this study to note the progression of atherosclerosis.

The skeptics have a sharp tongue and note that for the moment, there is no way to know if this is not the circulatory problems that came first and resulted in bacterial growth … In this case, it would be better to protect his heart keeping healthy teeth. But let’s face it, however, that the first hypothesis that is being reviewed by specialists.

When brushing cleans the arteries!

To avoid the proliferation of these unwanted guests, the best solution is a good dental hygiene. ”Because periodontal infections can be easily prevented and treated, take care of their dental health could have a real impact on our cardiovascular health,” says Prof. Desvarieux. In addition to taking your blood pressure, monitor your cholesterol, your blood sugar (diabetes), physical activity and smoking behavior, your cardiologist could soon monitor your dental health.

In France, cardiovascular diseases are currently the leading cause of death each year with 180,000 deaths. So to bite the life to the fullest, do not neglect your dental hygiene! And discover with us all the secrets of a good brushing.

From 9 years and for life, effective brushing is the method BROS
B thrashing separate low and high
Rotary motion to brush teeth and gums
O Republic : tilt your brush 45 degrees on the gum
Sollow a way : go around all your teeth not to mention the top

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