Healthy Gums
can maintain a Healthy Heart
Don’t
we all just love going to the dentist? Yes, especially
the sound of those instruments making drill noises in
our ears! Some of us avoid the dentist for years, maybe
due to a bad experience or just thinking, “Oh,
it’s only my teeth. I brush them every day, so
I’ll be fine.”
Dental care is a good thing! In fact, it’s very
necessary if you care about your heart health; because
the health of your teeth and gums can help you avoid
Gum Disease, most commonly known as “gingivitis”
or “periodontal disease”.
According to the National Stroke Association, gum disease
is responsible for the buildup of plaque which blocks
blood flow to the arteries and causes 50%
of the average 730,000 strokes per year in the United
States. Yes – the same plaque talked about on
your teeth makes gum disease and goes to the heart.
What causes Gum Disease?
- Bacterial
plaque is the sticky, invisible film that forms
daily on the teeth. Brushing your teeth covers 80%
of the tooth surface, but misses the most important
20% - the inside edges and grooves between the teeth
where the bacteria can climb into the gums, causing
gum disease and getting into your blood stream and
bodily tissues.
- People
with poor immune systems or autoimmune conditions
like diabetes may have trouble with gum disease.
- Poor
nutrition, lacking vitamins essential for healthy
gums and bone like Vitamins C, D and E, and minerals
like Zinc which ward off infection, is another cause
of gum disease.
- Smoking
can cause heavy “calculus” (plaque formation)
and gum disease as confirmed by the American Academy
of Periodontology.
- Stress
can impact both gum disease and heart health.
- Poor
pH balance – too much acid in our body’s
water – can lead to gum disease and an overtaxed
heart.
Gum
disease also causes bleeding gums and chronic bad breath.
If you have these, and you haven’t been flossing
or using a water pik, it’s time for a visit to
a periodontist – a gum specialist. Your dentist
will know if you have gum disease, and will refer you
to a periodontist.
Preventive Treatment against Gum Disease
- Include
flossing in your daily routine after brushing, carefully
getting the string into the grooves. An alternative
or extra precaution can be a home “water pik”,
which powerfully sprays the areas you can’t
see.
- Go
to the dentist regularly – twice a year is
advisable.
- Take
Växa's Buffer-pH+
for great pH balance. This internal balance has
a lot to do with healthy gums and a healthy heart.
Buffer-pH+ is safe to take daily and can help avoid
an overly acidic internal environment. To test your
body’s pH, get Växa pH
Test Strips along with Buffer-pH+.
- Växa
TriCardia+
oral chelation capsules can help rid your body of
heavy toxins, metal deposits from tooth fillings,
and plaque which has reached bodily tissues. It
can aid your body in keeping clear arteries. See
our Oral
Chelation Health Pac which includes both Buffer-pH+
and TriCardia+.
- Use
a good antiseptic mouthwash – you know, the
one that drives you crazy stinging your mouth.
- Eat
a healthy diet with plenty of greens and vitamin
C (oranges are a great source). Include vitamin
C, A, E, D and Zinc, get sunshine (natural vitamin
D) and exercise.
- Have
activities that relieve stress, and/or take a B-stress
vitamin.
What
happens with untreated Gingivitis?
Continuing gingivitis can allow plaque to spread under
the gum line. The bacteria will then produce toxins,
irritating the gums and causing inflammation. This becomes
“advanced periodontitis”. The body’s
immune defenses will overreact, turning on its owner
instead of providing protection, and the tissue and
bone supporting the teeth may deteriorate.
Gums separate from the teeth, forming infected pockets
in the spaces between teeth and gums. This can still
have mild symptoms like “just a little bleeding”.
But eventually, the health of the entire body can be
weakened from its toxins. Teeth may be lost as well.
So it only stands to reason - For good heart health,
a great smile and fresh breath - take care of your gums!
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