‘No clear evidence’ treating gum disease cuts BP
Those with moderate to severe gum inflammation are 20% more likely to have hypertension
Periodontitis goes hand-in-hand with hypertension but there is no clear evidence that treating the gum disease will reduce blood pressure, a review has found.
The findings, published in Cardiovascular Research, further cement the linear association that has been observed between periodontitis and high blood pressure, the UK researchers say.
