The short answer is, yes, oral health can impact your heart health. This is because things such as infections can spread when not treated. For instance, if you have an oral infection and do not get it treated, it can spread through your bloodstream to other areas of your body, including your heart. This is why oral health is so important. When you don’t have proper oral hygiene and do not visit your dentist regularly, it can lead to infections and other issues in the mouth. And when they are not treated, it can cause poor health in other parts of your body. Learn more in our blog article, "Empower Yourself with National Wear Red Day."