Hey Dale. We know that there is a correlation between an ongoing tooth or gum infection and heart disease. The amount of connection or correlation between the two is affected by lifestyle choices, family history, and daily care of your teeth and gums. As far as the inflammatory response, yes it is a factor and the main thing to remember is to keep inflammation or lack of health to a minimum when to the heart and gums and that means great home care and regular dental visits according to your personal needs.

Stephen M. LaDuque