Can getting diagnosed with gum disease also mean an increased your risk of heart disease? In this video, healthcare professionals share how gum disease (periodontal disease) may increase your heart disease risk.
Dr. Knoepflmacher is a Clinical Instructor of Medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, where he also maintains a private practice.
Dr. Bhusri is an attending cardiologist at the Lenox Hill Heart & Vascular Institute and an assistant professor of cardiology at Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine.
References
American Dental Association. (n.d.). Oral health and well-being in the United States.
American Heart Association. (2018). Bad toothbrushing habits tied to higher heart risk.
American Heart Association. (2021). How oral health may affect your heart, brain and risk of death.
Leng, Y., et al. (2023). Periodontal disease is associated with the risk of cardiovascular disease independent of sex: A meta-analysis. Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine.
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