Monday, July 28, 2008

Is there a connection between gum disease and heart problems


Is there a connection between gum disease and heart problems?
Can gum disease put you at risk for heart problems, diabetes and stroke?
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1 :
yes, i've heard that gum disease can be related to diabetes
2 :
Yes a cronic low grade infection such as gum diease is very bad for your heart.
3 :
Yeah! Of course... there can be problems with that. Check out this article:
4 :
Yes there is a definate connection, one family member is being treated for serious gum disease and it has affected their heart so make sure you get it treated asap. Sea salt mouth wash ans peroxide mouth washes can help
5 :
Recent research indicates a definite correlation between gum/tooth infections and infectious heart disease



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