The expert spoke about the connection of dental and gum diseases with the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

The relationship between dental and gum health and the condition of the heart is extremely close, problems in the oral cavity can directly affect the functioning of the cardiovascular system. This was stated on February 23 by the chief dentist of All Yours Dentistry, an expert on primary care, Victoria Karatayeva, in an interview with Gazeta.Ru».

"With inflammation, the immune system becomes active. The body turns on a protective reaction, which leads to the development of chronic inflammation affecting blood vessels throughout the body. This in turn leads to the formation of atherosclerotic plaques and blood clots. They are the cause of heart attacks and strokes," explained the dentist.

According to Karatayeva, people with gingivitis and periodontitis, especially those with bleeding, have a significantly increased risk of atherosclerosis, heart attack and stroke, so cardiologists refer patients to the dentist to assess the condition of the oral cavity and identify foci of infection.

She also stressed that prevention includes regular oral hygiene, checkups every six months and professional teeth cleaning using the Air Flow technique. Patients with jaw bone problems or dental mobility should visit a periodontist, and laser treatment, curettage, hardware technologies, and plasmolifting are used for detected disorders.

The expert added that personal consultations with a dentist help to choose an individual course of treatment and significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications.

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Sevak Barseghyan, Candidate of Medical Sciences, maxillofacial surgeon, Chief Physician of the Estetus Clinic, said on February 20 that secondary caries under old fillings often goes unnoticed and leads to serious complications. According to Barseghyan, tissue destruction often occurs at the junction of the filling with the tooth due to the formation of microscopic cracks where bacteria enter.

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