Can plaque on teeth cause heart disease?

The plaque that forms on your teeth is the same type of plaque that builds up in your arteries and causes heart disease. Plaque buildup in your arteries becomes a serious problem when the buildup of plaque on the walls of your arteries narrows them and restricts blood flow. A complete blockage can cause a heart attack.

What happens when a plaque bursts?

When the plaque build-up in the artery suddenly ruptures, platelets in the blood will rapidly cover up the rupture, leading to a clot forming, which narrows the artery further. If blood flow is completely blocked, the affected muscle loses its oxygen supply and a heart attack occurs.

Is plaque a heart disease?

Coronary artery disease is caused by plaque buildup in the wall of the arteries that supply blood to the heart (called coronary arteries). Plaque is made up of cholesterol deposits. Plaque buildup causes the inside of the arteries to narrow over time. This process is called atherosclerosis.

Is a buildup of plaque can lead to heart disease heart attack and stroke?

Fatty deposits build up over time, forming plaques in your heart’s arteries. If a plaque ruptures, a blood clot can form and block your arteries, causing a heart attack.

Which teeth are connected to the heart?

Heart – Upper and lower third molars (wisdom teeth)

What triggers plaque rupture?

The combination of increased mechanical stress on the fibrous cap and weakening of the fibrous cap extracellular matrix leads to plaque rupture. Fig. 2. A cascade of events leads to plaque rupture. Accumulation of lipid in the lesion leads to dramatically increased stress on the fibrous cap of the lesion.

Can bad teeth damage your heart?

Gum disease (periodontitis) is associated with an increased risk of developing heart disease. Poor dental health increases the risk of a bacterial infection in the blood stream, which can affect the heart valves.

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