{"id":601,"date":"2023-02-08T18:01:33","date_gmt":"2023-02-08T18:01:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/blog\/?p=601"},"modified":"2023-03-03T18:06:18","modified_gmt":"2023-03-03T18:06:18","slug":"heart-health-and-dental-care-in-san-marcos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/blog\/heart-health-and-dental-care-in-san-marcos\/","title":{"rendered":"Want a Healthy Heart? Here’s How it Starts With Your Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"
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While February is most popular for Valentine\u2019s Day, it\u2019s also known as American Heart Month. The second month of the year has been dedicated to spreading awareness of cardiovascular well-being since 1964. Although eating better or exercising more can help improve your heart health, you won\u2019t want to forget the importance of your oral hygiene routine<\/a>. Keep reading to learn about the link between your pearly whites and maintaining pristine cardiovascular health!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Connection Between Heart Health & Oral Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Having an oral infection not only has negative consequences for your smile but can also potentially spread to other parts of your body. This is especially since your mouth is both the entryway to your digestive tract and located very close to your brain. If left untreated, certain conditions like gum disease can increase the risk of harmful bacteria causing serious complications to your vital organs, including your heart. Generally speaking, people with gingivitis are two to three times more vulnerable to experiencing cardiovascular conditions, such as a heart attack. The good news: gum disease can easily be avoided by implementing a good oral hygiene regimen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 Essential Practices for Early Prevention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to maintaining your smile and other oral structures, prevention is the most important factor. For this reason, if you haven\u2019t paid much attention to your oral hygiene routine, then now is the perfect time to implement the following best practices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n