The Link Between Gum Disease and Your Heart

Did you know that plaque buildup in your mouth may be connected to the plaque in your arteries? If you’ve just been diagnosed with gum disease, you’re not alone. Because over 85% of the U.S. population are affected by it, it’s important to know the other potential health problems that it could cause. Protecting your oral health now means more than preventing bad breath; it could mean shielding yourself from the leading cause of death in the United States, heart disease.  (more…)