http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2008/01/02/gum-disease-may-boost-stroke-risk.aspxPeople who have gum disease may be at greater risk for stroke due to an increased tendency to have blockages in the carotid arteries of the neck. A build-up of fatty plaque in the carotid arteries can increase the risk of stroke by reducing blood flowenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Build: 31106.3070)