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Is there a connection between periodontal disease and heart disease?

April 26, 2017connection heart disease periodontal disease

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Is there a connection between periodontal disease and heart disease?

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Yes. The American Heart Association has come forward with the announcement that there is a direct link between periodontal disease and some heart conditions. They strongly endorse staying in good periodontal health, especially if there is any history, or family history of heart disease. There are also studies being done that indicate strongly that there is a link between periodontal health and diabetes, and also with prematurely born infants.