You have probably seen on tv or your favorite magazine that gum disease is linked to other diseases.  What researchers have found so far is that bacteria from gum disease can be involved with plaque formation in your blood vessels.  We also know that gum disease increases the inflammation of your blood vessels.  Both of these gum disease effects can lead to increased risks for heart attacks and stroke. 

A study just published in the Journal of Periodontology has found that by treating gum disease, your C reactive protein levels drop.  C reactive protein (CRP) is a measure of how inflamed your blood vessels are.  The higher the CRP level, the higher your risk for heart attack and stroke.  We use lasers to treat your gum disease in a minimally invasive way.  Now you know treating your gum disease can lower your risk for heart problems.