What Happens When Gum Infection Sets In?

Picturing Periodontal Disease

There is much to be said about periodontal disease. This disease, which affects millions of adults, not only threatens the health of the mouth, but also increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and even premature birth.

Watch this video to learn what it means to have periodontal disease, and how a simple gum infection can progress to the point that teeth are lost and the body’s overall health can be compromised.

There is much to be said about periodontal disease. This disease, which affects millions of adults, not only threatens the health of the mouth, but also increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and even premature birth.

Watch this video to learn what it means to have periodontal disease, and how a simple gum infection can progress to the point that teeth are lost and the body’s overall health can be compromised.

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