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Recent studies have shown that there is a very strong association
between gum disease (periodontal disease) and cardiovascular
disease (including, heart attacks and strokes). This website will
shed light on the nature, progression and treatment of periodontal
disease and it’s possible connection to the circulatory system
pathology (atherosclerosis, atheroma formation and infectious
endocarditis). Recent research reports will continually be added
to our list of references. |
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Quick Facts
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Heart
disease kills more people than all forms of cancer and
AIDS combined.
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Approximately 1 million people die from cardiovascular
disease, (CVD) annually.
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More
than 2600 people die from CVD each day, one every 34
seconds.
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At
least 70 million Americans have some form of CVD.
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More
than 500,000 people annually have a stroke, one every 45
seconds.
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Periodontal disease is associated with a significant
increase in risk of CVD.
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More
than 75% of Americans have moderate to advanced
periodontal disease.
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Periodontal disease is treatable and often curable.
Of the sudden deaths relating to CVD, more than 50% had no
previous signs of the disease! |
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Since there is
a strong relationship between periodontal disease and CVD, let’s
explore the oral heart connection in more detail… |
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