This Mouth Problem is DESTROYING Your Heart (Scary!)

By Jack Taylor Posted February 21, 2022

It’s okay to admit…  

We ALL slack on our oral hygiene every now and again. (Go ahead, you can raise your hand…) 

And much to your dentist’s chagrin, we’ve all been guilty of not brushing our teeth as long as we should, or not flossing daily. 

But here’s the thing… 

NOT taking care of your teeth and gums can lead to WAY MORE problems than discolored teeth, chronic bad breath, and even gingivitis. 

You see, according to a new study, slacking on the proper care for your mouth now could end up DESTROYING your heart later in life. 

According to an international research study out of Sweden, having gum disease significantly increases your risk of developing dangerous heart problems down the road.  

Studies have found that maintaining proper oral health has a positive impact on your overall health… after all, the mouth is the ‘gateway’ to your body – even the heart! 

And this latest study highlights just how detrimental gum disease can be for your body. 

In fact, researchers found that people with gum disease were 49% more likely to experience heart problems than people with healthy gums! 

They also found that the more severe the gum disease, the greater the risk of potentially deadly heart problems. 

If that doesn’t make you want to run and grab your toothbrush, I don’t know what will! 

But there’s good news… 

You can easily prevent gum disease AND the potential heart complications surrounding it in just a few minutes each day… none of which require expensive gels, pastes, or even agonizing trips to the dentist! 

And here’s a little secret your dentist isn’t telling you… you don’t have to skimp on the foods you like to eat, either! 

Your first weapon against gum disease is getting ‘back to basics.’ You know, the stuff your dentist has nagged you about for years. 

There’s no substitute for optimal oral hygiene and gum health like brushing at least twice daily, and flossing regularly. 

Also, make sure to replace your toothbrush regularly. I replace mine at least every three months and I opt for toothbrushes that have soft or extra-soft bristles. 

There are also a TON of foods out there (delicious ones, too) that are good for your teeth and gums. 

Fiber-rich fruits like apples, bananas, oranges, and strawberries help keep your teeth and gums clean. 

Cheese is another winner in the tooth game. The calcium in cheese, helps restore minerals your teeth might have lost due to other foods. They also help rebuild tooth enamel.