Disease-free gums can help in reducing risk of heart disease and stroke. Studies have shown a link between gum disease and increased chances of heart disease or a stroke. But the reason behind this association was not known. A recent research has discovered the possible reason link between gum disease and heart disease
Professor Greg Seymour said that a number of theories have been put forward to explain the link between oral infection and heart disease. Chronic infections have been associated with a disease that causes "furring" of the arteries, called atherosclerosis, which is the main cause of heart attacks.