Higher Risk Of Heart Disease With Tooth Infection

A new study encourages you to keep that appointment with your dentist as researchers have identified a higher risk of heart disease for those who have hidden tooth infections. About 610,000 deaths of both men and women in the U.S. are from heart disease, the leading cause of death. The most common form of heart disease is coronary artery disease (CAD), which is caused by a buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries that reduces blood flow to the heart.

Many risk factors for heart disease include obesity, physical inactivity, smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes, …read more