{"id":39,"date":"2021-02-20T16:07:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-20T16:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aguilar-dentistry.com\/blog\/?p=39"},"modified":"2021-03-04T16:07:44","modified_gmt":"2021-03-04T16:07:44","slug":"celebrate-american-heart-month-by-caring-for-your-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aguilar-dentistry.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/20\/celebrate-american-heart-month-by-caring-for-your-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Keeping Your Heart Healthy Starts With Your Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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February is known for being the month of love. However, that isn\u2019t the only reason there are hearts everywhere \u2013 it\u2019s also American Heart Month. Since 1964, the second month of the year has been dedicated to spreading awareness about cardiovascular health. In an effort to improve your own heart health, you may be inspired to eat better or be more active, but don\u2019t forget to add a solid oral hygiene regimen to your list of to-dos. Keep reading to learn why!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Link Between Heart Health and Oral Health, Explained<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A neglected infection anywhere in your body can be risky. However, since your mouth is the entryway to your digestive tract and is located so close to your brain, harmful bacteria from conditions like gum disease can be especially dangerous. In fact, patients with gum disease are two to three times more likely to experience a cardiovascular event, like a heart attack. Fortunately, this dental issue is largely preventable with a solid oral hygiene routine in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 Important Prevention Best Practices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to the care of your oral cavity, prevention is paramount. If your oral hygiene routine has taken a back seat, then there is no time like the present to make it a priority again and follow the below best practices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n