Is there a relationship between gum disease and cardiac conditions?
There was symposium convened by the American Dental Association July 26-27, 2001 of experts in clinical research, gum disease and epidemiology to study that question. They concluded there is no definite link between the gum disease and cardiac problems that can be determined from present knowledge. Some studies have shown a casual relationship, but many fail to rule out the many other cardiac risk factors such as smoking, age, gender, cholesterol, and diabetes. We recommend that you try to maintain optimal oral health regardless of any possible relationship to your cardiac health that may be proven in the future.
