Gum disease is a common dental problem that should not be ignored, as research shows it can affect your overall health.
Key takeaways:
– If you have bleeding gums when you brush, you likely have gum disease.
– Gum disease can be treated by a dentist.
– Gum disease can cause chronic inflammation which puts stress on the whole body.
– Gum disease increases the risk of stroke, heart disease and some cancers.
See your dentist if your gums are inflamed or bleed after brushing your teeth.
“The inflammation involved in gum disease may actually increase your chances for plaque in the arteries and is suspected to also play a role in diabetes, kidney disease, and arthritis.”
Full story:
https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/why-is-gum-disease-dangerous-to-your-health/
