Risk factor for heart disease- gum infection
You can find a lot of possible relations between gum infections and other disease all over the body. According to the studies there may be a link between gum diseases, heart disease and other health conditions and they propose that gum infection may be more serious risk factor for heart disease than hypertension, cholesterol, smoking, age and gender. That’s why people who have gum infection have a larger risk for heart attacks and stroke. Since our oral health affects our overall health thus paying attention to our oral health can prevent gum infection and certain medical conditions that are linked with it.
