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Recent research supports what Dentists have suspected for years, that periodontal disease (gum disease) can play cause serious illness elsewhere in the body. While more research is needed, there is strong evidence that people with periodontal disease are at higher risk for developing heart disease, stroke, and other illnesses. Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection, and all infections are cause for concern. Periodontal bacteria can enter the blood stream and travel to major organs where they can begin new infections. Research is suggesting that this may:: |
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A periodontal evaluation is a routine part of our preventive care program. Please click on the Preventive link at the top for more information. |
