Dental Gum Disease Linked to Heart Disease

Gum Disease Can be a Contributor to Heart Disease or Stroke

Recent research has caused many doctors to reach an unexpected conclusion: gum disease, stroke, and heart disease are connected. Since heart disease is often fatal, it is clear that gum disease is a matter with serious consequences. The American Dental Association estimates that as many as 8 out of 10 Americans have periodontal disease. With advanced forms of periodontal disease, the treatment is surgical. Gum surgery is not desirable, but it has a high success rate in getting the infections under control, and it’s generally covered by insurance. With milder cases of periodontal disease, there are effective non-surgical techniques that, when coupled with better dental care and maintenance, can end the spread of the disease. This is also covered under many dental insurance plans.

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Samantha Siranli, DMD, PhD, FACP
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