For years, dental professionals have been telling patients that proper oral hygiene and regular checkups and cleanings are essential to their overall physical health. Dentists have educated patients about how signs of infection, cancer, or even diabetes can be detected in their oral health, and numerous stories have been featured in national news media attesting to the lifesaving effects of proper dental vigilance.
Now, it appears that another major health concern can be detected through your oral hygiene. Recent studies have begun to look at using trace factors in your saliva to diagnose heart disease early.
Researchers have been looking into salivary tests for heart failure and other cardiovascular diseases for some time, because they represent increased opportunities for early detection.
While the research shows that this is promising, there are not yet widespread tests for cardiovascular disease that are available to the general public, but there are a few that are being studied.
It is very likely that we will see tests for this condition develop quickly over the next few years because proving that new tests are effective is a much more streamlined process than attempting to find a new drug or therapy. In the meantime, dental professionals are still positioned to give you excellent advice about early warning signs for your health if you avail yourself of regular checkups.
To schedule your next dental visit, contact us here, or give our office staff a call. They will be happy to make sure your next cleaning gets on the calendar so that you can get all the help you need with your oral health.
Misaligned teeth not only impact one's appearance but also pose significant oral health risks, including…
Gum health is foundational to overall oral well-being, with untreated gum disease posing risks beyond…
The health implications of tooth loss extend far beyond aesthetics, impacting speech, chewing function, and…
Nowadays, the desire for a captivating smile is more prevalent than ever. From social media…
Gum disease, or periodontal disease, is an infection of the smile that starts mild, causing…
Implants are just one type of restoration used as a solution to tooth loss. While…