Healthy Mouth Healthy Body?
What is the Association?
Overview:
The Mouth-Body Association
Recent studies have demonstrated there is an association between periodontitis and certain systemic diseases, such as stroke, diabetes, and heart disease, which remains a leading cause of death in both men and women. More research is needed and is underway to better understand the exact nature of this association and the potential impact serious gum disease may be having on these systemic conditions.
Overview:
The Mouth-Body Association
