A recent study presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2011, provided evidence that professional tooth scaling was associated with fewer heart attacks and strokes.
The study provided information that oral hygiene and dental procedures are directly linked to the occurrence and prevention of serious health issues, including heart attacks and strokes. Research found that dental patients who had their teeth professionally cleaned and scaled at least once a year, were less likely to experience heart attacks and strokes.
Among more than 100,000 people, those who had their teeth scraped and cleaned (tooth scaling) by a dentist or dental hygienist had a 24% lower risk of heart attack and a 13% lower risk of stroke, compared to those who had never had a dental cleaning. The participants of the study were followed for an average of seven years.
“Professional tooth scaling appears to reduce inflammation-causing bacterial growth that can lead to heart disease or stroke,” said Emily (Zu-Yin) Chen, M.D.
At the dental office of Dr. Gary Solomon, we encourage you to have an oral exam and thorough cleaning by a professional dentist at least once every six months.
Oral health is the gateway to your overall health…
And so was one of his helpers!
Just clowning around at the Dallas Children’s Medical Center that is!
