It’s a fact: those suffering from gum disease are two to three times more susceptible to heart attack, stroke or other serious cardiovascular event – most commonly heart dise
ase and atherosclerosis. And, of course, the operative word in all arterial infections - in fact all systemic infection - is “inflammation.”
Inflammation is frequently the result of oral bacteria entering the blood stream via the “gateway” of the mouth and gums. Once in the bloodstream the bacteria combine with fat deposits to create plaque and restrict blood flow. Restricted blood flow and a compromised immune system can lead to clots, which obstruct the arterial pathway, weaken your body’s…








