10/19/2026
It’s Official: Research Confirms That Dental Decay May Lead to Serious Cardiovascular Problems
If left untreated, it may potentially lead to life-threatening complications.
A large meta-analysis found that people with severe tooth loss had a 66% higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease compared with those who had healthy teeth or only minor tooth loss.
According to Dr. Andrew Waxler, a cardiologist at Penn State University Health Center:
“People with untreated dental infections are 2.7 times more likely to develop cardiovascular problems, such as coronary artery disease, than those with healthy mouths.”
Source:
John Liljestrand, Journal of Dental Research
“Hidden Dental Infections May Be a Warning Sign of Heart Disease.”