At least 80% of American adults have gum inflammation/disease. Bacteria in your mouth travel to other parts of your body through your bloodstream. Gum disease increases pancreatic and kidney cancer risk by 62% Research has found an association between rheumatoid arthritis and gum disease. People with gum disease are twice as likely to die from… Read more »
The purpose of Gum Disease Awareness Month in February is to raise awareness of what causes it and to encourage you to adhere to better oral health habits to keep it from developing in your smile. Sadly, periodontal disease affects 47.2% of adults over 30 in the U.S. and at an even higher rate (70.1%)... 
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