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Link Between Heart Disease and
Periodontal Disease

Studies have shown that people with periodontal disease are TWICE as
likely to suffer from heart disease.

Much research has been conducted in this area and several theories exist
as to why this link occurs.

The main theory is the bacteria that cause gum disease circulate in the
blood and contribute to atherosclerosis of heart blood vessels.

This can cause blood clots, which restricts the flow of blood to the heart.
This may lead to a heart attack.


As heart disease is so prevalent in this country today our advice to anyone with the mildest gum problem is
to get it under control to minimise your risk of heart disease as much as possible. This is attainable through
regular visits to the hygienist and maintaining the level of hygiene in between visits.