Dental Gum Disease and Health Problems

Gum Disease Can Mean Serious Health Problems

It has been confirmed by medical researchers that gum disease is an affliction that can cause or worsen serious health problems such as diabetes, stroke, and cardiovascular disease. The American Dental Association released the statistic that nearly 80% of Americans have periodontal (gum) disease. Dentists now consider gum disease to be a national epidemic that is more serious than just losing your teeth.

The American Academy of Periodontology reports that "Studies found periodontal infection may contribute to the development of heart disease, increase the risk of premature, underweight births, and pose a serious threat to people whose health is already compromised due to diabetes and respiratory diseases." As the bacteria in gums circulates throughout the bloodstream, it can have a harmful effect on vital organs.

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