Why is gum health so important?
Recent research has shown that gum disease may be a more serious risk factor for heart disease than:
- high blood pressure
- smoking
- high cholesterol
- gender
- age
Research also shows that diseased gums release significantly higher levels of bacterial components into the blood stream than healthy gums.
Bacterial components can travel in the blood to other organs of the body possibly causing:
- coronary artery disease
- heart disease
- heart attacks
- low birth weight and premature babies
- diabetes
Oral Health affects your overall health - keep your mouth healthy.
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