New Link Between Gum Disease And Blood Pressure Discovered
12th / December / 2017
A recent study has demonstrated that blood pressure could be lowered if patients with gum disease received intensive dental treatment.
Key takeaways:
- Early treatment of gum disease can prevent further damage to teeth and gums.
- Gum disease and high blood pressure are common conditions affecting many adults.
- Having high blood pressure increases your risk of heart disease and stroke.
Talk to your dentist if you experience any bleeding or tenderness in your gums.
“About one of every three adults in the United States — nearly 75 million people — has high blood pressure,”
Full story here:
https://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/news/20171114/can-treating-gum-disease-help-with-blood-pressure
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