Your Dentist in Larchmont Village: How Heart and Gum Health Connect

February 6, 2018

Filed under: Uncategorized — drgeller @ 5:45 pm

A woman pointing at her smile.If you care about keeping your overall health intact, you’ll want to read this post from your dentist in Larchmont Village. According to recent reports as well as years of collaborative research from doctors and dentists across the country, the health of your gums is linked to the health of other parts of your body. In fact, your gum health can influence your risk of other more serious diseases, including heart disease and stroke.

Today, you’ll learn how oral bacteria plays a role in your heart health and how to protect yourself in the future. You’ll be glad you did, as gum disease is considered a silent killer for a reason.

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