Dental Health and Your Heart Health

Researchers are finding possible links between periodontal (gum) infections and other diseases throughout the body. Current studies suggest that there may be a link between gum disease adn cardiovascular disease. In fact, some research suggests that gum disease may be more serious risk factor for heart disease than high blood pressure (hypertension), smoking, high chloresterol, gender and age. People who have gum disease seem to be at a higher risk for heart attcks.