New Study Links Oral Health to Heart Disease – KYT Dental Services Weighs In
Recent research has reinforced the significant connection between periodontal disease and cardiovascular health. A comprehensive meta-analysis involving over 4 million participants revealed that individuals with periodontal disease face a 20% higher risk of coronary heart disease and a 14% increased risk of heart attack. The underlying mechanism is believed to involve chronic systemic inflammation, where inflammation from periodontal disease elevates systemic inflammatory markers, such as C-reactive protein and interleukins, contributing to atherosclerosis and endothelial dysfunction. Dr. Isaac Sun of KYT
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