3 Deadly Truths Of Your Oral & Heart Health

1. Having high levels of the common periodontal pathogen P. Gingivalis gives a 13X higher risk of heart attack. This is taken in consideration after adjusting for age, gender, smoking, BMI, BP, plaque index, statins and TC/HDL.

2. High levels A. Actinomycetemcomitans, another periodontal bacteria, increases the risk of fatty plaques in the lining of arteries. Dentists can test for this with a saliva test.

3. Oral infections produce up to 50% of all heart attacks. A dentist can also test for this with a saliva test.