Did you know that along with smoking, elevated cholesterol or obesity, periodontal disease (gum disease) may be a risk factor for a number of serious health conditions?While we once believed the worst outcome of gum disease was tooth loss, we now know that ‘Oral Health Matters from Head to Toe’. Poor oral health affects other parts of the body! Recently periodontal disease has been linked to:
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For those with gum disease the simple acts of brushing, flossing or chewing gum can introduce bacteria into the bloodstream which travels to other parts of the body. The potential is there to worsen or actually cause other types of health problems. Research is ongoing.
