American Heart Month: Remember Your Dental Health Too
Practical information to help you prepare questions and understand your next step.

Original publication: 2016-02-03.
Use the Reminder to Review Your Care
A health awareness month can be a useful prompt to check your appointments and daily routines. Dental care is one part of looking after yourself, alongside appropriate medical care.
Keep the Claims in Proportion
Gum and heart conditions have been studied together, but treating the gums should not be advertised as preventing or curing heart disease. Follow your medical team’s advice for your cardiovascular health.
Tell Your Dentist About Changes
Share new diagnoses, medicines, or procedures before dental treatment. Your clinicians may need to coordinate depending on your circumstances.
Take a Practical Step
If gum bleeding, swelling, or other concerns have been bothering you, arrange an evaluation. Ask for an explanation of your findings and a care schedule suited to you.
Your Next Step
Ask what the examination shows and which home care and follow up schedule fit your needs.
Appointment requests are confirmed by our team. This article does not replace an individual examination.