General Health Information

Having gum disease can greatly increased your risk of having a heart
attack or stroke because the bacteria-rich plaque, the main gum disease cause,
that builds up on your teeth releases toxins into your bloodstream that
can inflame your arteries and cause small blood clots. Aside from heart
disease, there are other health problems linked to gum disease such as
pancreatic cancer, respiratory diseases, kidney disease, diabetes,
rheumatoid arthritis, stomach ulcers and even pregnancy complications.
Factors like smoking, age, genetics, medications, deficient diet,
hormonal changes and diabetes may also increase the risk. Brushing,
flossing and having regular dental checkups however would be your best
defense against gum disease.