As most of you may be aware, about 75% of the adult population in the United States are suffering from some form of Periodontal Disease that may predispose them to more serious illness such as:
Heart Disease
Infections
Diabetes
Premature Birth
Pneumonia
Pancreatic Cancer
Researchers at the University of Minnesota, led by Dr. Mark Herzberg, recently reported that the most common strain of bacteria in dental plaque could cause blood clots that can induce a heart attack when they escape into the blood stream. This explains the result of previous studies, which found that heart disease is almost twice as high in people with periodontal or gum disease.
As most of you may be aware, about 75% of the adult population in the United States are suffering from some form of Periodontal Disease that may predispose them to more serious illness such as:
Heart Disease
Infections
Diabetes
Premature Birth
Pneumonia
Researchers at the University of Minnesota, led by Dr. Mark Herzberg, recently reported that the most common strain of bacteria in dental plaque could cause blood clots that can induce a heart attack when they escape into the blood stream. This explains the result of previous studies, which found that heart disease is almost twice as high in people with periodontal or gum disease.
