Levels of Bacteria in Plaque Beneath the Gum Line May Increase Risk for Heart Attacks
Researchers have found evidence that the amount of bacteria in subgingival plaques, the deep plaques in periodontal pockets and around the teeth, may contribute to an individual’s risk of a heart attack, according to two studies appearing in the Journal of Periodontology. These studies further researchers’ understanding that periodontal bacteria may increase the risk for heart disease.