Periodontal disease, through inflammation and destruction of the periodontium produces a wide range of clinical signs and symptoms, some of which may have a considerable impact on quality of life (QoL). A study conducted using a community sample found a significant association between periodontal disease and quality of life (QoL). They also found that self-reported symptoms of periodontal diseases such as swollen gums, sore gums and receding gums has an apparent impact on the quality of life of the person. With the mechanism of obesity, it is expected that the obese patients may have experienced more severe periodontal diseases and hence they may experience more impact on the quality of life. However, the evidence is still lacking.