Healthy Mouth Healthy Body

WomenHeart is the only national, patent-centered organization dedicated to advancing women's heart health through advocacy, community education and patient support.

WomenHeart is a community of women heart patients and their families, health care providers advocates and consumers committed to helping women live longer, healthier lives. The foundation raises awareness about the importance of prevention and early detection, accurate diagnosis and proper treatment of women's heart disease.

Did you know...?

Heart disease is the leading cause of death of American women
More women than men die each year of heart disease
Women can lower their risk of heart disease by as much as 82 percent just by leading a healthy lifestyle
Heart disease and periodontitis — a serious form of gum disease — have a number of common risk factors, which suggests there my be a relationship between the two
Female hormones can lead to a higher risk of gum disease
Mild forms of periodontal disease affect approximately 75 percent of adults in the US
Up to 30 percent of American adults suffer from severe forms of periodontal disease
By taking a few simple steps a day, like brushing with an antibacterial toothpaste like Colgate Total®, women can not only improve their oral health, but may also help maintain their heart health.

To learn more, please visit WomenHeart.org

Dr. Altagracia Chavez
Staff Cardiothoracic Surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic
Heart Center, and a member of WomenHeart's
Scientific Advisory Council.

"A growing body of research suggests an association between sever gum disease and certain serious health conditions, such as heart disease — the number one cause of death in U.S. women. It's important to me to talk with my patients about all aspects of their health and steps they can take to maintain a healthy lifestyle — and that includes helping them prevent oral health problems."

Carrie M. Loveless
Heart Disease Survivor, WomenHeart Champion

"With the hectic schedules of today's women — whose own well-being is often neglected due to time spent taking care of both children and parents — finding the time to take care of health care needs can seem overwhelming. But what many people do not realize is that you can achieve a healthier lifestyle with just a few simple steps, like flossing every day and using a toothpaste that fights both bacteria and gum inflammation, like Colgate Total®."