Heart Disease and Oral Health

Delta Dental identifies two critical connections between oral health and heart disease. The first one regards gum disease, one of the leading incidences of oral condition troubling the population across the globe. Those grappling gum infections are said to be more vulnerable to heart-related problems compared to those with other kinds of oral issues (p. 599-600)¹. Healthy gums are a sure way to reduce the chances of attracting cardiovascular conditions tied to the mouth and teeth. The second finding regards the diagnostic enhancement related to the oral soundness of a person. The mouth and the dental properties of the patient can be used to provide signs for the multiple medical conditions from the rest of the body, including the heart. As such, the oral health of individuals does not only signify the overall health of the body, but also provides a platform for improving the physiological soundness of the rest of the body.

The medical connection between the heart and the dental area traces from the positioning and functionality of bacteria. The disease-carrying microorganisms easily attach to the bloodstream and can flow to any part of the body. The heart is more vulnerable due to its primary role in controlling the supply and flow of blood throughout the various organs and systems of the body.  Identifying with the basic oral health conditions is the first step towards avoiding the critical implications of cardiovascular ailments (p. 2-4)². The swelling and bleeding of the gums provide the immediate symptoms where the affected patient is required to seek necessary treatment. Loose teeth are also a primary indication of impending oral conditions that can ultimately trigger a heart infection. A cascade of vascular damage is also responsible for the spread of disease from the mouth area to the heart (p. 15-16)³. It traces from the body’s immune response inflammation such that bacteria is not entirely to blame for the oral health medial challenges tied to the cardiovascular system.

The study of bacterial infections is one of the key initiatives targeted at finding lasting solutions. Researchers are keen on identifying any specific microorganisms that enhance the endangerment of the heart. The sensitization of the public is also a critical con given that most of the teeth-related issues can be addressed by observing oral health (p. 1175)⁴. It includes constantly washing the mouth, checking the nature of the mouth and continually visiting the doctor for any required expertise. The research on the connection between oral health and heart diseases has also ignited more articulation of cardiovascular conditions. Health professionals are increasingly interested in solving the rising cases or related ailments such as heart attacks (p. 432)⁵. The pandemic stands out as a leading cause of death in the 21st century and affects all sections of the population. Increased partnership with the health workers and other stakeholders also comes in handy in finding lasting solutions.

The existing technical know regarding the treatment of oral health diseases regards the review of different observation data. Health professionals are keen on identifying the changes in behavior in different patients. The development of lasting diagnostic criterion is the primary consideration given the fears tied to gaps in information. However, observational data enhances the efforts of the medics in the sense that critical comparisons can be made. Comparisons can be made in multiple ways beginning with the deviations in behavior between patients especially those gun diseases. On the hand, advanced evaluation can be made using primary ailments such as periodontal sickness and coronary heart disease (599).  The misuse of medicines is of critical concern to the medics who grapple with rising connections between oral health and cardiac diseases. It traces for the dismal connections between the diagnostic procedures and the actual treatment of the diseases. An example of a specific case entail the abuse of antibiotics to address different oral health conditions. The underlying global concern is based on the unprecedented use of antibiotics to treat myriad health conditions. Oral microbiota is an important considerations as it demonstrates direct relationships between the oral soundness of an individuals the propensity to attract heart diseases. The effects of the increased use of antibiotics is also tied to decreased resistance to different diseases. Firstly, medics are cognizant of the propensity of the patients to carry out self-diagnostic procedures for different ailments. As such, any critical medical conditions could be misdiagnosed especially uses antibiotics to relive pain. The other concern regards the compromised role played by the medics as they grapple the misuse of antibiotics. The diagnostic criteria has to be wary of the chemical constituents of the blood. However, as long as they can trace the medical history of the patients, it will be easy to control the vulnerability of a patient in attracting heart diseases.

Conclusion

Oral health is a critical contributing factor to an individual’s overall health. However, fundamental gaps in information inhibit the search for lasting solutions. Medical professionals grapple with the complexity of the diagnostic and treatment techniques currently available. Gum infection is one of the leading incidences of oral conditions disturbing the population across the globe. Researchers are keen on identifying the bacteria that enhance the endangerment of the heart. The sensitization of the public also is a central area of interest in addressing the issues given that most of the teeth-related problems can be addressed by observing oral health. Some of the individual measures include washing the mouth and continually visiting the doctor for expert advice.

References

1. Batty, G. David, et al. “Oral health and later coronary heart disease: Cohort study of one million people.” European journal of preventive cardiology. 2018: 598-605.
2. Mathews, Marc J., Edward H. Mathews, and George E. Mathews. “Oral health and coronary heart disease.” BMC oral health. 2016:1-10.
3. Dörfer, Christof, et al. “The relationship of oral health with general health and NCDs: a brief review.” International dental journal. 2017: 14-18.
4. Segura‐Egea, J. J., et al. “Antibiotics in Endodontics: a review.” International endodontic journal. 2017: 1169-1184.

Bains, Rhythm, and Vivek K. Bains. “Lesions of endodontic origin: An emerging risk factor for coronary heart diseases.” Indian