Swollen Gums and Heart Disease

Did you know that simmering painless inflammation deep within the body is the most powerful trigger of heart attacks, worse even than high cholesterol? Those with high levels of inflammation are twice as likely as those with high cholesterol to die from heart attacks and strokes. Inflammation is a central factor in cardiovascular disease. Inflammation has several possible sources including high blood pressure, smoking and lingering low-level infections, such as chronic gum disease. Regular visits to your dentist can alert you of chronic gum disease and can help prevent potentially life threatening illnesses such as heart disease. If you suffer from chronic gum disease, and read how you can fight this silent threat.