08/20/2025
TRUTH!! 👇🏼👇🏼
Your HYGIENIST is one of the last PREVENTIONIST in modern medicine!! Inflammation in your gum tissue = inflammation in circulatory and vascular systems!
When gums get inflamed, that tight seal between the gum and tooth starts to loosen. This gives bacteria from your mouth a direct route into your blood.
Once they’re in, your immune system reacts. Inflammation goes up, your blood vessels take a hit, and over time, this can help plaque build up in your arteries.
That’s why people with gum disease are at a higher risk for heart attacks and strokes.
Healthy gums aren’t just about keeping your teeth—they’re about protecting your heart! 🦷♥️