Research Shows Links Between Gum Disease and Heart Disease
Dr. Law2019-02-13T08:04:18-07:00Did you know that February is American Heart Month? Heart disease is a major health issue in the United States; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that one in every four deaths each year is caused by heart disease. Finding successful prevention and treatment for this condition is incredibly important, as it remains the leading cause of death in the United States. Organizations like the American Heart Association help to fund research efforts that can give more insight into risk factors or cures for heart disease. Recently, more and more of these studies have shown that patients with periodontal [...]