Your oral health is closely linked to your overall well-being, and we’re learning more about the tie between the two every single day. Great strides were made in 2015 in understanding the cyclical connection between periodontitis, or gum disease, and a number of other conditions in the body. It seems that in many cases, gum disease left untreated can cause other diseases to worsen, too. Heart disease is just one of these conditions. Keep reading to learn more about the condition (and periodontal therapy in Beachwood!) from Dr. Hornstein today.