What Gum Disease Means for Your Overall Health

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Not taking good care of your teeth and gums can lead to more than bad breath or a toothache. While the nature of the link isn’t always clear, oral health can say a lot about your overall well-being.​ “To be considered truly healthy, you don’t want to have a part of your body with potential inflammation or infection,” says Angelo Mariotti, DDS, PhD, the chair of the division of periodontology at Ohio State University College of Dentistry in Columbus, Ohio. “The oral cavity is no different.”

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