Can taking care of your gums help keep your heart healthy? Although the true nature of this relationship is still being researched, the American Dental Association and the American Heart Association agree that there is a connection between gum disease and heart disease. Since nearly half of American adults have some form of periodontitis, the more advanced stage of gum disease, it’s crucial to learn more about the link between our oral health and overall wellbeing. Your Midlothian dentist explains more about the link between your gums and your heart, and how you can keep both healthy.
How Healthy Gums Are Connected to a Healthy Heart
February 7, 2020
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