Monday, April 6, 2009

Gum Disease Linked to Heart Disease and Stroke

Oral health is much more important than you may think. Researchers have found that people who suffer from periodontal disease suffer a higher incidence of heart disease and stroke. One theory is that inflammation from periodontal disease may cause and increased plaque build up in the arteries.

With this in mind, keeping you teeth and gums healthy is more than just staying beautiful. We only have one set of permanent teeth. It's more important than ever before to take care excellent care of your teeth and gums.

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