No proof found that gum disease causes heart disease or stroke

There is no convincing evidence that proves gum disease causes heart disease or stroke, or treating gum disease reduces the risk of those diseases, according to new research. Gum and heart disease share common risk factors, including smoking, age and diabetes, which is possibly why the diseases often occur in the same person.

Source: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/health_medicine/dentistry/~3/xA7-9R_wSmA/120418162254.htm

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