Dr. Steven Kizior, a dentist with many years of experience, opened his current private practice in 2005. He serves the Raleigh, North Carolina, area. Studies support the connection between periodontal disease and heart disease, although a cause-and-effect relationship has not been established. Research shows that inflammation from gum disease may lead to or worsen heart issues. Patients who demonstrate a high level of risk for infective endocarditis may need to use antibiotics before undergoing invasive dental work. Heart and dental specialists can best determine whether a patient’s particular condition bears risk. Other studies have connected periodontal disease with strokes. In one study, a disproportionately higher number of patients who had acute cerebrovascular ischemia were likely to have an oral infection. Despite the absence of proof of a causal relationship, professional organizations such as the American Heart Association and the American Academy of Periodontology support the connection of periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease.

1. Dr. Steven Kizior

2. Dr. Steven Kizior, a dentist with many years of
experience, opened his current private practice in 2005. He
serves the Raleigh, North Carolina, area.

3. Studies support the connection between periodontal
disease and heart disease, although a cause-and-effect
relationship has not been established. Research shows
that inflammation from gum disease may lead to or worsen
heart issues. Patients who demonstrate a high level of risk
for infective endocarditis may need to use antibiotics before
undergoing invasive dental work. Heart and dental
specialists can best determine whether a patient’s
particular condition bears risk.

4. Other studies have connected periodontal disease with
strokes. In one study, a disproportionately higher number of
patients who had acute cerebrovascular ischemia were
likely to have an oral infection. Despite the absence of
proof of a causal relationship, professional organizations
such as the American Heart Association and the American
Academy of Periodontology support the connection of
periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease.