Gum Disease Linked to Anaemia

A new study has shown that severe gum disease may cause a reduction in red blood cells leading to anaemia.
Research published in the Journal of Periodontology found that over a third of people suffering from severe gum disease had haemoglobin levels below normal concentrations.
Following a six month course of treatment to improve oral health, all patients had improved levels of red blood cells, haemoglobin and all other clinical measures used to assess the health of blood.