Does gum disease affect my general health?

Yes. There are more and more studies identifying the links between gum disease and other medical conditions. The bacteria that cause bone loss have been known for many years. These same bacteria are known to play a role in many medical conditions. Recent research has now begun to unravel the link between gum disease and other medical conditions. Presently there is a link between gum disease and the following medical conditions:

• Heart Disease
• Stroke
• Diabetes
• Osteoporosis
• Respiratory Disease like pneumonia
• Premature low birth weight babies

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