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Correlation Between Oral Care and Cardiac Health
Researchers have found that those suffering from periodontal disease have a significantly increased risk for coronary disease as those without periodontal disease. In order to truly optimize medical therapy, the physician should assertively address periodontal health issues. Prevention’s Periodontal Mouth Rinse can help to optimize oral cavity health and minimize and even eliminate periodontal inflammation which has been associated with arterial disease. Currently, chlorhexidine gluconate is used widely by physicians. However, there are a significant number of adverse effects of chlorhexidine gluconate. Below is a comparison of Prevention’s Periodontal Mouth Rinse and chlorhexidine gluconate:
Comparison of Prevention Peridontal Rinse to Prescription Chlorhexidine Rinse
| Prevention Periodontal | Chlorhexidine |
|---|---|
| 2.66% Alcohol | 12% Alcohol |
| No taste perception with long-term usage | Causes taste perception with long-term usage |
| No tissue aberration with long-term usage | Causes tissue aberration with long-term usage |
| Non-staining | Patient rejection due to staining |
| Palatable taste | Patient rejection due to taste |
| Safe for cosmetic dentistry | Not recommended for cosmetic dentistry |
| Does not promote increased calculus formation | In some patients will increase calculus formation |
| Main ingredients are metabolized by the body | Main ingredients are not metabolized by the body. |
| Cost-effective | Cost inhibitive |
| Non-prescription | Prescription required |
| Increased compliance | Resistance to compliance |
| Can be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. | Use during pregnancy & breastfeeding not recommended |
Oral Care Tips for Better Cardiac Health
- Have a dental exam before cardiac surgery.
- If you have bleeding gums, get this condition treated before cardiac surgery
- If you have any cavities, get them restored before cardiac surgery.
- If you have any root canal teeth that are sensitive, get them checked by a dental professional before cardiac surgery.
- If you have swollen (inflamed) gums, see a dental professional before cardiac surgery.
- If you have chronic sinus drainage, have this checked by a healthcare professional before cardiac surgery
- If you have heavy tartar build-up on your teeth, have this removed by a dental professional before cardiac surgery.
- If you have chronic, persistent halitosis (bad breath), have this treated by a dental professional before cardiac surgery.
- If you have constant, chronic pain in your mouth, have this treated by a dental professional before cardiac surgery.
- Good oral health helps enhance good cardiac care prognosis.
Prevention’s Specialized Wound Care Spray
Prevention’s Specialized Wound Care Spray can be applied to incisions after cardiac surgery because it is formulated to:
- Reduce healing time
- Help prevent or control incision infection
- Help control itching around the incision during healing
- Help control inflammation in the skin tissue during healing
Prevention’s Specialized Wound Care Spray is formulated to aid in the professional medical treatment of surgical incisions, skin ulcerations and chronic wounds by enhancing normal cell vitality and reducing healing time. As with all serious wounds or infections, please seek medical attention if conditions worsen.
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