The health risks of gum disease

Chief Executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, Dr Nigel Carter, explains: “The link between oral health and overall body health is well documented and backed by robust scientific evidence. Despite this, only one in six people realise that people with gum disease may have an increased risk of strokes or diabetes. And only one in three are aware of the heart disease link.”

For full article: http://www.times-series.co.uk/families/national/healthnews/9376392.The_risks_of_gum_disease/

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