Dental Care = Health Care
Most people have heard the lecture from their dentist to brush and floss more. More than just your dental health may depend on it.
Periodontal disease happens when the bacteria in dental plaque make their way into a person’s bones and blood stream.
Those bacteria can increase chances of pneumonia, osteoporosis, heart attack, stroke and premature low birth weight babies.
Studies show that having periodontal disease makes you twice as likely to get coronary artery disease as a person without periodontal disease.
Warning signs of periodontal disease to look for include bleeding gums, loose teeth, pain chewing, sensitivity, bad breath or a bad taste in your mouth.
To prevent the problem people should brush and floss twice a day, see your dentist at least every six months, eat a healthy diet and avoid tobacco.
