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Gum disease, or periodontal disease, is when bacteria have invaded the gum tissue and it is not healthy. Often patients are unaware that they are suffering from gum disease unless they are told by a dentist. There are two main categories that the stages of gum disease are broken into:
Bad breath, Halitosis, is a very common problem that can occur at any age. Often it can be difficult to tell whether or not this is a problem for you. One quick way to tell if you have bad breath is to lick the inside of your wrist. After a few seconds the saliva will … 6 Common Causes for Bad Breath
There is a connection between the heart and the mouth that many people are unaware of. There has been a lot of research investigating this connection and it has shown that people with gum disease (periodontal disease) are more likely to have heart disease. The American Academy of General Dentistry published a report showing that … The Heart and Mouth Connection – What you Need to Know about Heart Disease and Gum Disease