Gum disease treatment can lower annual medical costs for people with heart disease and stroke

I don't trust this correlation, if you have gum disease you are already probably in not very good health and don't have the resources to get standard preventative medical treatment. But I know nothing, thats what your doctor is for.

Gum disease treatment can lower annual medical costs for people with heart disease and stroke

– The latest findings from a landmark oral health study by United Concordia and Highmark Inc. show that annual medical costs are lower by $2,956 and $1,029 for individuals with heart disease or cerebrovascular disease (stroke), respectively, who are treated for gum disease.