Dale, inflammation of the gums raises the C-reactive protein, thought to be the culprit in heart disease. Also oral bacteria have been found inthe plaques that block arteries. aso , brush well 2 times a day floss and or water pik daily wth 25 %listerine mouthwash and water.

There are several negative factors impacting human organism. One of them is Chronic Inflammation. We have never considered it as a separate entity, it always been there and we knew that body has all the resources designed to fight it. American Heart Association has done great job of identifying Chronic Inflammatory Disease as major factor leading to many known heath condition as Diabetes, Heart and Coronary problems, Cancer etc. The main source of infection in the Human body is the Oral chamber. Poor oral hygiene creates comforting environment for present microbes in the oral chamber which may leak into the bloodstream through the damaged gum tissue. Changes in Oral conditions are promoting changes in General health. The enzymes Human organism releases in response to chronic inflammation are leading to damage and failure in the system or specific organ.

Most diseases that we suffer from in our last three decades are according to the Mayo Clinic and John Hopkins are pediatric in origin meaning those chronic situations (Cholesterol, Inflammatory or low grade infections) left will lead to many diseases down the road. Seewww.cdc.com and read the Surgeon Generals report on links of oral health to full body health. Sincerely, Stace D. Lind, D.M.D., M.A.G.D., F.I.C.D.

Yes, it does. The inflammation is chronic and leads to degeneration.

The chronic infections set up inflammatory processes in the heart and blood vessels, which can lead to heart disease and atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) over time.

The bacterial deposit can dislodge and travel along the blood stream then end up in the heart valve, causing dangerous endocarditis.