Gum Disease linked to Heart Disease

September 26, 2011
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Posted By: Frank Finazzo, DDS

There was a recently another report on the link between gum disease (periodontal disease) and heart disease and heart attacks. There are also scientific indications that gum disease may be linked to diabetes and strokes. Watch the special report below from ABC news:

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