The Plaque on your Teeth is linked to the Plaque in your Arteries, ft. Dr. Dave Maconi

Physionic

Apr 4, 2025

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0:00 - Introduction
1:00 - Oral Health and Stroke Risk
2:27 - Teeth Cleaning and Inflammation
4:12 - Dental Health's impact on your Blood Vessels
6:48 - Bacteria in your Blood Vessel Plaque
8:19 - Stroke Risk when getting Dental Care
9:10 - Unconventional Benefits of Dental Care
11:45 - How can we improve our Cardiovascular Risk through Dental Care?
16:17 - Main Points

References
[Study 430] Arbildo-Vega HI, Cruzado-Oliva FH, Coronel-Zubiate FT, et al. Periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease: umbrella review. BMC Oral Health. 2024;24(1):1308. Published 2024 Oct 28. doi:10.1186/s12903-024-04907-1

Funding/Conflicts: No Funding // No direct Conflicts of Interest

[Study 431] Lockhart PB, Bolger AF, Papapanou PN, et al. Periodontal disease and atherosclerotic vascular disease: does the evidence support an independent association?: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association. Circulation. 2012;125(20):2520-2544. doi:10.1161/CIR.0b013e31825719f3

Funding/Conflicts: No Funding // No direct Conflicts of Interest

[Study 432] Sen S, Giamberardino LD, Moss K, et al. Periodontal Disease, Regular Dental Care Use, and Incident Ischemic Stroke. Stroke. 2018;49(2):355-362. doi:10.1161/STROKEAHA.117.018990

Funding/Conflicts: Public Funding [U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) via the NHLBI and NIDCR] // Potential direct Conflicts of Interest [Three authors are seeking intellectual property (IP) protection for the classification method used in the study (PPC).]

[A] Meng R, Xu J, Fan C, Liao H, Wu Z, Zeng Q. Effect of non-surgical periodontal therapy on risk markers of cardiovascular disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis [published correction appears in BMC Oral Health. 2024 Jul 18;24(1):819. doi: 10.1186/s12903-024-04559-1.]. BMC Oral Health. 2024;24(1):692. Published 2024 Jun 14. doi:10.1186/s12903-024-04433-0

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Episode description

*JOIN THE PHYSIONIC INSIDERS [PREMIUM CONTENT]*
Join the Physionic Insiders: https://bit.ly/PhysionicInsiders2

*HEALTH AUTONOMY [COURSE]*
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Created with Biorender

Dave's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BrainsandGainsPodcast

0:00 - Introduction
1:00 - Oral Health and Stroke Risk
2:27 - Teeth Cleaning and Inflammation
4:12 - Dental Health's impact on your Blood Vessels
6:48 - Bacteria in your Blood Vessel Plaque
8:19 - Stroke Risk when getting Dental Care
9:10 - Unconventional Benefits of Dental Care
11:45 - How can we improve our Cardiovascular Risk through Dental Care?
16:17 - Main Points

References
[Study 430] Arbildo-Vega HI, Cruzado-Oliva FH, Coronel-Zubiate FT, et al. Periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease: umbrella review. BMC Oral Health. 2024;24(1):1308. Published 2024 Oct 28. doi:10.1186/s12903-024-04907-1

Funding/Conflicts: No Funding // No direct Conflicts of Interest

[Study 431] Lockhart PB, Bolger AF, Papapanou PN, et al. Periodontal disease and atherosclerotic vascular disease: does the evidence support an independent association?: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association. Circulation. 2012;125(20):2520-2544. doi:10.1161/CIR.0b013e31825719f3

Funding/Conflicts: No Funding // No direct Conflicts of Interest

[Study 432] Sen S, Giamberardino LD, Moss K, et al. Periodontal Disease, Regular Dental Care Use, and Incident Ischemic Stroke. Stroke. 2018;49(2):355-362. doi:10.1161/STROKEAHA.117.018990

Funding/Conflicts: Public Funding [U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) via the NHLBI and NIDCR] // Potential direct Conflicts of Interest [Three authors are seeking intellectual property (IP) protection for the classification method used in the study (PPC).]

[A] Meng R, Xu J, Fan C, Liao H, Wu Z, Zeng Q. Effect of non-surgical periodontal therapy on risk markers of cardiovascular disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis [published correction appears in BMC Oral Health. 2024 Jul 18;24(1):819. doi: 10.1186/s12903-024-04559-1.]. BMC Oral Health. 2024;24(1):692. Published 2024 Jun 14. doi:10.1186/s12903-024-04433-0

********CRITIQUES, RULES, AND NOTES********

Be aware of the following rules before posting comments:
- Please do not post summaries of the video in the comments - it damages retention on the video and YouTube is less likely to promote it (these videos cost me a lot of money to produce).

Critiques of my work are welcome! Please be aware of the following notes & rules before submitting critique:

Be mindful that this content is not all encompassing on the subject at hand and is self-limited for brevity to reach a wider audience. Also, be aware that I receive hundreds of YouTube comments per day, so the only way your critique can be considered is if you follow the steps outlined below. Finally, YouTube auto-deletes links, so I do not see most comments with links attached.

RULES:
If your comment is rude, you will be banned.
If your comment is not about the studies/topics at hand (i.e. extending to other outcomes not discussed) or offers critique with no scientific basis, it is unlikely to receive a response.

If you can follow these rules, I will try to address your critique and if there is merit, I will add an AMENDMENT to the content in question and pin it so everyone can see it (thank you!).

Please use the following link to submit your critique: https://bit.ly/PhysionicCritique

Disclaimer: None of the information provided by this brand is a replacement for your physician's advice. This brand is information for the sake of knowledge and the options of choice it provides, not in any way a personalized prescription. Please consult your physician before making any health related changes.

#heartdiseaseprevention

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Prioritize dental health to lower heart disease risk

The connection between periodontal disease and heart disease is increasingly viewed as causal, as studies show dental treatments can reduce systemic inflammatory markers linked to cardiovascular risk.

Chew xylitol gum to actively prevent cavities

Sugar-free gum containing Xylitol is considered 'anti-cariogenic,' meaning it actively helps prevent dental disease beyond just the benefit of increased salivation.

Maintain pristine dental habits to overcome genetic predisposition

Despite a potential genetic predisposition to poor dental health, maintaining pristine habits like brushing and flossing can largely overcome these genetic factors.

Limit sugary sips to protect dental health

From a dental standpoint, constantly sipping a sugary or acidic drink all day is more harmful than eating a piece of cake at one time and then brushing your teeth.

Utilize dental visits to screen for heart health risks

Regular dental visits are associated with lower stroke risk, partly because dentists may screen for and identify systemic health issues like hypertension before a primary physician does.

Improve oral health to lower blood pressure and inflammation

A meta-analysis of randomized control trials indicates that dental interventions to improve oral health can lead to surprising reductions in both inflammation and blood pressure.

Link oral bacteria to cardiovascular disease risk

Specific bacteria originating from plaque in the mouth have been discovered within the plaque buildup in arteries, directly implicating them in cardiovascular disease.

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