Did you know that bad breath, bleeding gums and poor oral hygiene can all be contributing factors to heart disease?  People who do not look after their teeth with daily brushing or flossing provide an entry into the bloodstream for a whole host of different types of bacteria.  This can then increase the risk of having a heart attack.

Bacteria can get into the bloodstream

The mouth is one of the most non-sterile environments of the body, so if you have an open blood vessel from bleeding gums, bacteria can gain entry into the bloodstream.  When bacteria get into the bloodstream they encounter platelets that clot blood when you get a cut.  By sticking to the platelets, bacteria cause them to clot inside the blood vessel, partially blocking it which in turn prevents the flow of blood back to the heart possibly placing you at risk from having a heart attack.

Hygiene appointment

At Dublin18 Dental Care near Killiney, our hygienists play a crucial role in our practice.  They are able to look after our patients teeth and are a great defence against tooth loss and protecting our patients overall oral health.  This in turn protects our patients general health preventing heart disease caused by bacteria from the mouth.

Our hygienists

Our hygienists work extremely well with our patients and form a great rapport with them.  They remove tartar and calculus from every surface of every tooth, maintaining healthy gums. They will also teach you all about home maintenance and the necessary oral hygiene products you will need to use on a regular basis at home.  They take you through your treatment step by step and they will set you up on a tailor made programme which will improve your overall oral health.

At Dublin18 Dental Care our hygienists are available throughout the week from early morning to late evening appointments.  Feel free to contact the surgery to make your hygienist appointment today.