Gum disease can contribute to heart disease and other chronic conditions

SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – February is American Heart Month, and Live Well San Diego is urging people to take care of their hearts by taking care of their teeth and gums.

Several studies have shown a connection between bad oral health and heart disease.

Love Your Heart is an annual event in which organizations from across the U.S. and Mexico join together to provide FREE blood pressure screenings to the public on Valentine’s Day

Dr. Brian Davey, San Diego Dentist & Live Well San Diego Partner, was in studio to tell us more about it.

• Free blood pressure screenings to the public
  February 14
  Find a location here: www.livewellsd.org