Attention Fort Lauderdale Periodontal Patients: Tooth Loss Shown to Double The Risk of Death in Heart Disease Patients

Attention Fort Lauderdale Periodontal Patients: Tooth Loss Shown to Double The Risk of Death in Heart Disease Patients

A new study shows that tooth loss is “linearly associated” with increasing rates of death and stroke in coronary heart disease patients — read the full article here.

A direct quote from the article

“This was an observational study, so we cannot conclude that gum disease directly causes adverse events in heart patients. But tooth loss could be an easy and inexpensive way to identify patients at higher risk who need more intense prevention efforts,” said lead author cardiologist Ola Vedin, MD, of Uppsala University Hospital.

“While we can’t yet advise patients to look after their teeth to lower their cardiovascular risk, the positive effects of brushing and flossing are well established. The potential for additional positive effects on cardiovascular health would be a bonus.”

What does that mean for periodontal patients

Studies like this help to show that research is being done around the world that connects the health of your teeth and gums to other health issues — heart disease, cancer, diabetes, etc.

For local Fort Lauderdale patients, it’s an opportunity to have a broader discussion about your overall health and how its potentially being impacted by the issues you might be facing with your teeth or gums.

Are there things you need to address quicker? What does the periodontist suggest? Should you be overly concerned?

More questions for a local periodontist? Let’s chat.

If you have questions for a periodontist – please contact our offices. We’d be happy to talk more with you!

Deerfield Beach office: (954) 427-5700