The Claim
Greater periodontal destruction, as measured by percentage of teeth with mobility and plaque, is associated with increased severity of coronary artery disease, as quantified by the Gensini score.
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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People with more severe gum disease, measured by loose teeth and plaque buildup, tend to have more severe coronary artery disease, measured by the Gensini score.
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Greater periodontal destruction, as measured by percentage of teeth with mobility and plaque, is associated with increased severity of coronary artery disease, as quantified by the Gensini score, suggesting a link between oral inflammation burden and atherosclerotic burden.
Bacteria from severely infected gums enter the bloodstream, attack the lining of blood vessels, kill the cells that keep the vessels intact, and cause fatty plaques to build up faster in the heart arteries.
What the research says
1 studyPeople with more gum disease—like loose teeth and lots of plaque—were more likely to have more clogged heart arteries, suggesting that how bad your gums are might show how bad your heart disease is.
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