Your mouth is a window to the health of your body. Did you know that paying early attention to oral care can keep you out of trouble later in life? Oral infections are reported to increase risks for heart attack and stroke, and cause difficulties in diabetes and pregnancies. This is of considerable importance since gum problems are more prevalent than the common cold. Your dentist can often recognize health problems even before you have symptoms and in performing dental treatment can have an impact that extends far beyond your teeth.
