The most apparent link between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease is inflammation or swelling. Periodontal disease is the inflammation and bacterial infection of the gums and teeth, which left untreated may cause tooth loss, infection, and cardiovascular disease. Recent studies[…]
Month: March 2016
Periodontal Disease and Genetics
A 2012 study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that one out of every two Americans over the age of thirty suffers from gum disease. The study also showed that a staggering 70.1% of adults over[…]