Did you know that Periodontal (Gum) Disease affects 3 out of
every 4 adults at some time during their lives?
Gum disease is slow, silent and progressive.  Most affected people are unaware they have it until the disease is advanced.  It starts with a buildup of plaque that irritates the gums, causing them to bleed.  Over time, infected gum tissue can deteriorate the jawbone.

Did you know that having gum disease might increase your
risk of heart attacks?
Studies now indicate an association between heart disease and gum disease.  A common bacteria found in dental plaque may cause blood clots and increase the risk of heart attacks and respiratory-related illnesses.  Heart disease is twice as high in people with gum disease and affects an estimated fifty percent of the adult population.

Daily care and regular exams may even help save your life.  Good oral hygiene, combined with regular exams, can aid in the prevention of gum disease.  Other associated health risks can often be detected in the mouth such as; cancer, diabetes, nutritional and vitamin deficiencies and hormonal irregularities.

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