Mechanism linking gum disease to heart disease, other inflammatory conditions discovered – Science Codex

(TORONTO, ON) Oct. 20, 2020 — The link between periodontal (gum) disease and other inflammatory conditions such as heart disease and diabetes has long been established, but the mechanism behind that association has, until now, remained a mystery. This month, a team of scientists and clinicians led by the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry say they’ve found the reason why — and it’s related to the body’s own hyperactive immune response. The findings were published in October in the Journal…

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