{"id":12604,"date":"2025-09-16T22:03:42","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T21:03:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/?p=12604"},"modified":"2026-02-28T23:14:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T23:14:29","slug":"gum-disease-heart-link-between-periodontitis-artery-health-dental-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/gum-disease-heart-link-between-periodontitis-artery-health-dental-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Gum Disease Affect Your Heart? The Link Between Periodontitis, Artery Health, and Dental Care in Kingston"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A new clinical study found that <strong>Intensive periodontal treatment (IPT)<\/strong> can improve the health of your blood vessels, specifically helping reduce carotid artery thickening.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/tag\/gum-disease\/\">Treating gum disease<\/a> promptly may lower your risk of cardiovascular issues like stroke or heart attack.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good oral hygiene and regular dental check-ups aren\u2019t just about your smile &#8211; they support your overall vascular health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/dentist-making-heart-with-hands-tsd-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Dentist making heart shape with hands\" class=\"wp-image-12610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/dentist-making-heart-with-hands-tsd-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/dentist-making-heart-with-hands-tsd-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/dentist-making-heart-with-hands-tsd-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/dentist-making-heart-with-hands-tsd.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dentist making heart shape with hands<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-the-study-found\">What the Study Found<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A new clinical study published in the <em><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/eurheartj\/advance-article\/doi\/10.1093\/eurheartj\/ehaf555\/8237946\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">European Heart Journal<\/a><\/em> (19 August 2025) examined how treating periodontitis affects the progression of carotid intima\u2011media thickness (cIMT), a key marker of early artery disease. Researchers observed that <strong>intensive periodontal treatment<\/strong> (a thorough deep\u2011cleaning and targeted gum therapy) helped slow or even reverse cIMT progression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-it-matters\">Why It Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Periodontitis<\/strong>, or advanced gum disease, isn&#8217;t just a dental issue &#8211; it\u2019s linked to inflammation that may harm your arteries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Carotid artery thickening<\/strong> can indicate future cardiovascular events. By addressing gum disease, we may help protect your heart and brain health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The following graphic has more information about the study:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ehaf555_sga-920x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Impact of periodontitis on vascular health and changes in the endothelial function (assessed by flow mediated dilatation [FMD]) and common carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) following treatment of periodontitis in the test (IPT) and control group (CPT). IPT, Intensive periodontal treatment; CPT, control periodontal treatment.\" class=\"wp-image-12609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ehaf555_sga-920x1024.jpeg 920w, https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ehaf555_sga-269x300.jpeg 269w, https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ehaf555_sga-768x855.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ehaf555_sga-1380x1536.jpeg 1380w, https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ehaf555_sga-1840x2048.jpeg 1840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: European Heart Journal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>At <strong>Thames Street Dental<\/strong>, we&#8217;re committed to caring for both your oral and overall wellbeing. This study underscores how <a href=\"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/dental-treatments-kingston\/\">dental treatment<\/a> can be part of your broader preventative health strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-94bc23d7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<a \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tclass=\"block-84c92fe3-f47c-4bd3-b552-720a8b99049e btn areoi-has-url position-relative btn-primary\"\r\n\t href=\"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/patient-registration-form\/\" title=\"Register as a Patient\" >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\tRegister as a Patient Now! \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<a \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tclass=\"block-c615a5bb-e7fb-41eb-a7a5-644038abd9aa btn areoi-has-url position-relative btn-primary\"\r\n\t href=\"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/contact-us\/\" title=\"Contact Thames Street Dental\" >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\tContact Us \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\n\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<a \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tclass=\"block-41378551-ce3f-4b06-b241-f1d3f4f60099 btn areoi-has-url position-relative btn-primary\"\r\n\t href=\"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/book-online\" title=\"Book Online\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\tBook Online \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-we-can-do-at-thames-street-dental\">What We Can Do at Thames Street Dental<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Keep up with regular periodontal check\u2011ups<\/strong> &#8211; we\u2019ll assess your gum health and recommend timely interventions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Early intervention is key<\/strong> &#8211; If signs of gum disease start to appear, prompt intensive treatment from your dentist can make a real difference.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maintain excellent daily oral hygiene<\/strong> &#8211; brushing twice, flossing daily, and using an interdental brush will support gum and artery health.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to learn more? Explore our blog posts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/periodontitis-vs-gingivitis\/\">Periodontitis vs Gingivitis: What\u2019s The Difference?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/bleeding-gums-brushing-teeth\/\">Do your gums bleed when you brush your teeth?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/dental-hygiene-scale-and-polish-how-often-should-you-have-it-done\/\">Dental Hygiene (Scale and Polish): How Often Should You Have It Done?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/why-gum-health-matters-for-your-heart\">Why Gum Health Matters for Your Heart<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preventing Periodontal Disease: Tips &amp; Routine Care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Thames Street Dental Oral Health Checklist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-understanding-the-connection-dentistry-and-cardiovascular-health\">Understanding the Connection: Dentistry and Cardiovascular Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This research highlights a vital link: your mouth and your gums can signal what&#8217;s happening in your blood vessels. At Thames Street Dental, we\u2019re proud to integrate dental care with whole\u2011body health. From thorough examinations to personalised treatment plans, we help you protect more than just your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for tailored advice or a periodontal assessment? Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/dental-treatments-kingston\/\">Periodontal Treatments<\/a> page for details and booking options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-94bc23d7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<a \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tclass=\"block-84c92fe3-f47c-4bd3-b552-720a8b99049e btn areoi-has-url position-relative btn-primary\"\r\n\t href=\"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/patient-registration-form\/\" title=\"Register as a Patient\" >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\tRegister as a Patient Now! \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<a \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tclass=\"block-c615a5bb-e7fb-41eb-a7a5-644038abd9aa btn areoi-has-url position-relative btn-primary\"\r\n\t href=\"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/contact-us\/\" title=\"Contact Thames Street Dental\" >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\tContact Us \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\n\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<a \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tclass=\"block-41378551-ce3f-4b06-b241-f1d3f4f60099 btn areoi-has-url position-relative btn-primary\"\r\n\t href=\"https:\/\/thames-dental.co.uk\/mk_staging\/book-online\" title=\"Book Online\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\tBook Online \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways What the Study Found A new clinical study published in the European Heart Journal (19 August 2025) examined how treating periodontitis affects the progression of carotid intima\u2011media thickness (cIMT), a key marker of early artery disease. 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