A recent study conducted at the University of Buffalo in New York has reported that post-menopausal women with gum disease or women who have lost all natural teeth are 15% more likely to die early. Study Sample Size: Study was conducted in more than 55,000 post-menopausal women.

Results: Women with a history of gum disease were 12% more likely to die within 7 years Risk went high to 17% for those who had lost all of their natural teeth According to you what could be the possible reasons behind the early deaths in this population?