Gum Disease Can Contribute to Heart Disease and Even Stroke
Medical research shows that gum disease, stroke, and heart disease are linked. This is an especially disturbing fact since heart disease is commonly fatal, which means treating gum disease is vital to your overall health.The American Dental Association estimates that 8 out of 10 Americans have periodontal (gum) disease. These numbers should warrant gum disease being treated as an epidemic. But because losing your teeth is merely unpleasant, not immediately life-threatening, the severity of the disease has been ignored for far too long. However, that thought process is changing.
The American Academy of Periodontology reports: "Studies found periodontal infection may contribute to the development of heart disease, increase the risk of premature, underweight births, and pose a serious threat to people whose health is already compromised due to diabetes and respiratory diseases." The bacteria that infect your gums when you suffer from periodontal disease can seep into your bloodstream and create issues in your heart, lungs, and other vital organs.
Josh McCormick, DDS
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