Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

January 11, 2024

11 Strange And Surprising Signs Of Heart Disease You Need To Know About

6. Sore and Swollen Gums

Gum infection in the woman's mouth. Gingivitis,oral care, dentist concept. closeup photo, bluured.
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Experts believe that poor circulation as a result of heart disease could be an underlying cause of periodontal disease that has symptoms of sore and swollen gums. The link between these two ailments may have something to do with a similar bacterium that is responsible for a build-up of plaque in the mouth and the arteries.