Dental Insurance Kids – Heart Health and Dental Care
Higher Risks for Congenital Heart Disease Patients Who Have Poor Dental Hygiene Behaviors.
Patients with congenital heart disease who have poor dental hygiene behaviors are increasing their risk of endocarditis. Teens with congenital heart disease floss, brush, and visit the dentist less than their peers. But they have healthier behaviors regarding alcohol, cigarettes, and illicit drugs. Adults with single ventricle physiology (congenital heart disease) also have poorer dental hygiene practices than their peers despite overall better health behaviors.