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Overview:
Stroke
The possible relationship of stroke and severe chronic gum disease (periodontitis†) has been demonstrated in a number of recent studies. One study examined the presence of artery plaques (fatty deposits) in subjects with and without severe chronic gum disease. The researchers determined that subjects with severe chronic gum disease had a risk for the presence of carotid artery plaque deposit level almost four times that of than subjects without periodontal disease.
Overview:
Stroke
