New 2026 Research Links Gum Disease to Heart Valve Damage: What Patients Should Know

New 2026 research highlights a potential connection between gum disease bacteria, inflammation, and heart valve damage. This episode explores the oral-systemic health connection and why preventing and treating periodontal disease may be important for both your smile and overall health. What new research says about gum disease and heart healthHow P. gingivalis bacteria may affect the cardiovascular systemWhat calcific aortic valve stenosis isWarning signs of periodontal disease to watch forHow...