106 How Gum Disease destroys your Heart and Brain
Wed Feb 04 2026
How Gum Disease destroys your Heart and BrainIn this powerful episode of The Wonder Tooth Podcast, Dr. Radwa Saad interviews Board-Certified Periodontist Dr. Ilhan Uzel to uncover the hidden dangers of gum disease and its direct impact on your overall health. This episode explains how untreated periodontal disease doesn’t just affect your gums—it can influence heart health, diabetes control, inflammation, immune function, pregnancy outcomes, and more.
In this episode, we cover:
What gum disease (periodontitis) really is and how it startsEarly warning signs of gingivitis and periodontitisHow oral bacteria enter the bloodstream and affect systemic healthThe link between gum disease and heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and chronic inflammationWhy bleeding gums are never “normal”How modern periodontal treatment can save teeth and protect your healthPrevention strategies every patient should know
This episode is essential for anyone searching for:
gum disease and overall healthperiodontitis causes and symptomsbleeding gums treatmentoral health and heart disease connectionhow gum disease affects the bodyperiodontal disease prevention
If you care about your long-term health, this is a must-watch conversation with one of the leading experts in periodontology.
Connect with Dr. Uzel here:
druzel@mercerimplantperio.com
Phone: 609-212-2140
Learn more or schedule a consultation:
https://dentblanchedental.com/
🔔 Subscribe to The Wonder Tooth Podcast for expert dental and health insights
👍 Like, comment, and share to help others protect their smiles and health
📅Schedule your appointment today here
We’re thrilled to bring you the latest innovations and help you understand how dentistry is evolving. So tune in to *The Wonder Tooth Podcast* for this full episode, where Dr. Saad answers your questions, shares real-life stories, and explains how we can help you achieve a perfect smile—on the same day!
Stay tuned for more insights, and remember, your dream smile is closer than you think!
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Don’t miss out on future episodes of *The Wonder Tooth*! Subscribe, hit the notification bell, and drop a comment below to let us know how often you change your toothbrush. Dr. Saad might feature your question in an upcoming episode!
Make sure to tune in to this eye-opening episode, and remember, great oral health starts with the right information. We're here to help you smile with confidence!
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How Gum Disease destroys your Heart and BrainIn this powerful episode of The Wonder Tooth Podcast, Dr. Radwa Saad interviews Board-Certified Periodontist Dr. Ilhan Uzel to uncover the hidden dangers of gum disease and its direct impact on your overall health. This episode explains how untreated periodontal disease doesn’t just affect your gums—it can influence heart health, diabetes control, inflammation, immune function, pregnancy outcomes, and more. In this episode, we cover: What gum disease (periodontitis) really is and how it startsEarly warning signs of gingivitis and periodontitisHow oral bacteria enter the bloodstream and affect systemic healthThe link between gum disease and heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and chronic inflammationWhy bleeding gums are never “normal”How modern periodontal treatment can save teeth and protect your healthPrevention strategies every patient should know This episode is essential for anyone searching for: gum disease and overall healthperiodontitis causes and symptomsbleeding gums treatmentoral health and heart disease connectionhow gum disease affects the bodyperiodontal disease prevention If you care about your long-term health, this is a must-watch conversation with one of the leading experts in periodontology. Connect with Dr. Uzel here: druzel@mercerimplantperio.com Phone: 609-212-2140 Learn more or schedule a consultation: https://dentblanchedental.com/ 🔔 Subscribe to The Wonder Tooth Podcast for expert dental and health insights 👍 Like, comment, and share to help others protect their smiles and health 📅Schedule your appointment today here We’re thrilled to bring you the latest innovations and help you understand how dentistry is evolving. So tune in to *The Wonder Tooth Podcast* for this full episode, where Dr. Saad answers your questions, shares real-life stories, and explains how we can help you achieve a perfect smile—on the same day! Stay tuned for more insights, and remember, your dream smile is closer than you think! Subscribe for More: Don’t miss out on future episodes of *The Wonder Tooth*! Subscribe, hit the notification bell, and drop a comment below to let us know how often you change your toothbrush. Dr. Saad might feature your question in an upcoming episode! Make sure to tune in to this eye-opening episode, and remember, great oral health starts with the right information. We're here to help you smile with confidence! If you found this video helpful, please give it a thumbs up, subscribe to my channel, and hit the notification bell for more dental tips and advice. Schedule an appointment today 👉 https://dentblanchedental.com ✅ Follow Me on Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/radwasaad_dmd/ ✅ Subscribe to The Wonder Tooth Podcast: 🎧 Apple Podcasts: a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wonder-tooth-podcast/id1690843694"...