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Hypertension
A human body condition in which the force of blood on the walls of the artery is consistently very high is called Hypertension. Usually, hypertension is estimated as a blood pressure level above 140/90 and acknowledged as severe if the pressure level is above 180/120.
Known causes
- Being overweight or obese can enhance your risk for high BP.
- Genetics, Physical changes, Environmental changes and unhealthy lifestyle options like lack of physical exercise and unhealthy diet habits can lead to overweight and obesity problems.
Hypertension- Lifestyle, Oral Health and More
Lifestyle Challenges of Hypertension
Hypertension can lead to serious lifestyle challenges as listed below
- Stroke.
- Complications in pregnancy (preeclampsia or eclampsia)
- Sudden disability in the function of the heart and shortness of breath
- Blindness
- Personality changes
- Trouble in concentrating
- Irritability
- Intensifying loss of consciousness
- Memory loss
Lifestyle Changes Required
- Eating healthy and nutrient-rich foods can lower your blood pressure. Vegetables, low-fat dairy products, skimps on saturated fat, cholesterol, whole grains, and fruits are nutrient-rich.
- Maintain a healthy weight range, which is one of the most beneficial lifestyle changes.
- Exercise regularly.
- Reduce the amount of sodium in your daily diet. Even a small amount of reduction in the sodium in your diet can improve your heart health.
- Reduce the amount of alcohol you drink, try to quit smoking and Cut back on caffeine.
- All of these would help you to maintain your oral hygiene.
Oral Health tips to avoid Hypertension
- Need to brush your teeth twice a day, in the correct way. Holding your brush at a 45-degree angle is the best way to brush.
- To avoid plaque formation around your teeth, always brush between your teeth using a soft, rounded-tip bristled toothbrush which can reach all parts of your mouth.
- Don't forget to clean your tongue while you brush.
- Do floss between the teeth at least once a day.
- Always spend at least 3 minutes brushing and cleaning your whole mouth.
Dental symptoms when you should contact the doctor
- Bleed in gums when you brush your teeth or floss.
- Unbearable pain in teeth and gums when chewing your food.
- Tender, red or swollen gums.
- Bad breath.
- Receding gums.
- You are developing plaque or tartar on your tooth over some time.
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