Dubai, UAE (January 19, 2017) – Dentist Direct Dubai, a UK-based expert in dentistry offering a holistic approach to oral health, highlights the importance of maintaining optimal dental and oral health, and this Valentine’s Day, the perfect gift is to commit to a healthy lifestyle and make small changes that can lead to a lifetime of a good oral health.
Oral health means much more than healthy teeth, and is integral to the general health and well-being. Oral health refers to the health of the teeth, gums, and the entire oral-facial system that allows us to smile, speak, and chew. Some of the most common diseases that impact our oral health include tooth decay (cavities), gum (periodontal) disease, and oral cancer. Oral conditions are frequently considered separate from other chronic conditions but these are actually inter-related.
Is there a link between Gum Disease and Heart Disease?
Chronic gum disease may contribute to the development of heart disease due to bacterial infection that can affect conditions outside your mouth. In heart disease, one theory is that gum disease can cause bacteria to enter the bloodstream where they attach to the fatty deposits in the heart blood vessels. This condition can cause blood clots and may lead to heart attacks.
Our heart is one of the most important organs in the entire human body. The heart pumps the blood, which carries all the vital materials which help our bodies function and removes the waste products that are not needed. So, take extra special care of the heart, because when it suffers from disease and doesn’t work properly can lead to other illnesses.
Dr Neil Mitchell, Principal Dentist said: “As good oral hygiene can help prevent an array of health conditions such as tooth decay and gum disease, Dentist Direct is encouraging UAE residents to adopt a complete preventive oral care routine. It’s time we all take a step toward healthy living for there is much we can do to improve our health.”
Dentist Direct Dubai encourages that you visit the dentist regularly, at least twice a year for dental health checks and hygiene visits. A healthy teeth and gums could possibly reduce the risk of heart disease and strokes, thus the clinic’s approach to preventive dentistry promotes continuity of care that is comprehensive, convenient, cost effective and efficient.
Keep dental health checks regular not only to keep teeth and gums healthy, but to allow for those all important early warnings of possible diseases. To book your appointment or enquire about Dentist Direct Dubai’s services, please call +971 4 455 9398 or +971 56 192 3093 or visit the website at www.dentist-direct.ae or make an appointment using our online form.
