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A headshot of Thomas J. Salinas, D.D.S., a dentist from The Mayo Clinic, known for his expertise in gum disease and its connection to heart disease and diabetes.

  From The Mayo Clinic. Thomas J. Salinas, D.D.S. Many studies have shown a connection between gum disease (periodontitis) and other serious conditions, including heart disease. Research suggests that periodontitis is associated with an increased risk of developing heart disease and that people with chronic gum disease have increased thickness of their neck blood vessels. There […]

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A professional dentist wearing gloves and holding a dental mirror examines a patient's open mouth during an oral exam.

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