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Tarter builup on teeth and plaque buildup in arteries?
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Doctor's Answer
by CCF-M.D.-CRC, Dec 05, 2001 12:00AM
Dear santiken,
There may be a connection between chronic infections, such as gingivitis (gum disease), and coronary artery disease. The link may be the inflammation that the infection causes which leads to depositionof plaque building substances in the coronary arteries. This is still only a theory and studies are underway to help sort this out.
There may be a connection between chronic infections, such as gingivitis (gum disease), and coronary artery disease. The link may be the inflammation that the infection causes which leads to depositionof plaque building substances in the coronary arteries. This is still only a theory and studies are underway to help sort this out.
Member Comments (1)
by BethRichmond, Mar 22, 2009 02:33PM
A related discussion, Relationship of plaque in arteries and teeth was started.
by geewally, Apr 16, 2009 11:11PM
A related discussion, Plaque on teeth & coronary artery disease was started.
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