Oral Health Issues & Heart Disease
Your Mouth Talks to Your Heart. Don’t Ignore It.
Most people think of brushing and flossing as a way to protect teeth. But poor mouth care can also affect your heart.
At BaleDoneen, we treat your oral health issues as part of your heart health. Inflammation in the mouth can lead to serious problems in your arteries and heart valves.
What’s the Link?
Bacteria live in your mouth. Some are helpful. But others cause gum disease, gingivitis, and mouth inflammation. These harmful bacteria can enter the blood and reach the heart.
This is called the oral-systemic link. It means mouth problems can lead to problems in other parts of the body (especially your heart).
How Bacteria Get Into Your Blood
When gums bleed or swell, bacteria can slip into the bloodstream. This can lead to bacteremia, which is a small burst of bacteria in the blood.
In healthy people, the body may clear this fast. But if there’s plaque in your arteries or a weak heart valve, the bacteria may stick there. Over time, this can cause damage.

What Conditions Can Happen?
Poor mouth care may raise your risk for:
We’ve seen patients with gum problems go on to develop heart valve infections. That’s why we test early and treat both areas.
Common Mouth Problems That Matter
Here are some signs to watch for:
These may be signs of gingivitis or periodontitis. Both can lead to bigger issues if left untreated.
Why Gingivitis Isn’t Just a Mouth Issue
Gingivitis is the early stage of gum disease. Your gums may bleed when you brush. Many people ignore this. But it’s the first sign of inflammation that can spread through your body.
Left untreated, it can turn into periodontitis, which can damage the bone around your teeth and increase risk for heart problems.
What We Do About It
At BaleDoneen Method, we check the whole system not just your heart. If you have oral bacteria problems, we:
We also teach you simple ways to improve your dental hygiene that support your heart, too.
How to Protect Both Mouth and Heart
Start with these simple steps:
These steps can stop oral inflammation and lower the chance of it spreading to your heart.