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Gum Disease Linked to Lung Disease

Gum disease affects as many as 75% of the population in some form.  In the earliest phase, gingivitis signified by gum inflammation and bleeding gums can be managed with the proper protocol from your dentist. When left untreated, gingivitis can progress to a dental infection, receding gums and tooth loss. Gum disease has also been linked to a variety of medical conditions. Most recently, study results published in the Journal of Periodontology  demonstrate that gum disease increases the risk for […]

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