I): According to a recent study people with high blood pressure taking medication for their condition are more likely to benefit from the therapy if they have good oral health. Findings of the analysis based on a review of medical and dental exam records of more than 3600 people with high blood pressure reveal that those with healthier gums have lower blood pressure and responded better to blood pressure-lowering medications compared with individuals who have gum disease a condition known as periodontitis. Specifically people with periodontal disease were 20 percent less likely to reach healthy blood pressure ranges compared with