- There have been studied links between periodontal disease and heart diseases, and researchers say that gum disease is a major indicator of heart disease. It is also said that oral infections can be transported to the heart through the bloodstream. In contrast, some claim that there is no connection, but certain factors causing both these diseases are similar, leading to this conclusion.
- Also, the presence of calcium in the teeth has been linked to heart diseases as the calcium deposition in the arteries can cause heart diseases.