Do bad teeth cause heart disease? But a study published in 2012 could not prove that gum disease causes heart disease or strokes. The authors of that study concluded that they couldn't say for certain that treating gum disease would definitely prevent heart disease. While dentists and cardiologists alike continue to debate the link between gum disease and heart disease, the joint report in the Journal of Periodontology and the American Journal of Cardiology recommends that:* People with heart disease and any signs of gum disease see a dentist. * People who have moderate to severe gum disease and a risk factor for heart disease, such as diabetes, should see a doctor.

Source: Stuff November 03, 2016 19:41 UTC