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How can i fix periodontal disease and my heart and arteries and health?
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Periodontist: Periodontal disease can-may cause some heart problems-stroke diabetes and other health problems if not taken care of by a periodontist or an experienced general dentist.
Answered 8/21/2013
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Perio and heart: Research shows that bacteria from the gums go into the blood stream and have negative affects on the heart, that can lead to a stroke and a heart attack.
Answered 12/10/2013
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