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A Link between Gum Disease and Heart Disease

Saturday, May. 21st 2011 7:21 AM

Is There a Link Between Gum Disease and Heart Disease? Studies done  indicates that chronic gum disease may contribute to the development of heart disease, the nation’s leading cause of death in both men and women.

One reason to this link is that oral bacteria from gum disease can affect the heart when they enter the blood stream, attaching to fatty plaques in the coronary arteries  and contributing to clot formation. Blood clots can obstruct normal blood flow, restricting the amount of nutrients and oxygen required for the heart to function properly.  Which may lead to heart attacks.  If you have gum disease make sure you are seeing your dentist as advise for best care and over all health.

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