there is an increase in a risk for heart disease in those patients who have periodontal gum disease. The most common strain of bacteria found in dental plaque may cause blood clots. Once these clots escape into the bloodstream, there’s an increased risk for a heart attack. If you have receding gums or notice a bleeding gum that is often red and irritated, and if you’ve noticed that your breath is bad, you may have a gum infection.
Smokers should know the dangers of tobacco use. Researches also have found that the following problems occur more often in people who use tobacco products: Bad breath, oral cancer, stained teeth, tooth loss, loss of taste, bone loss, gum recession, mouth soars and facial wrinkling. The research also indicates that there is less success with periodontal treatments and dental implants.
Bleeding gums and bad breath are signs for periodontal gum disease which may increase your risk for other health concerns including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, lung and respiratory disease, and osteoporosis. Today with cosmetic dentistry and dental implants at the top of the dental industry spectrum, more important to pay attention to gum disease which often progresses silently and without pain.