Gum Disease Bigger Risk Than Diabetes

New research presented at the 89th International Association for Dental Research suggests that gum disease carries a higher risk of causing a non fatal stroke than diabetes.
In recent years there has been growing evidence of the link between gum disease and strokes. Dr Nigel Carter, chief executive of the British Dental Health Foundation said, “Obesity, alcohol abuse, poor diet and smoking are generally well known risk factors that can cause strokes. Less well known are the risks caused by gum disease.”
This research sends a clear message that the risks caused by poor oral health should not be overlooked or considered less important when compared to other factors.