Have you ever had your doctor examine your teeth and gums? I haven’t. Our mouths are the gateway to our bodies and studies show a link between periodontal disease and diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and cancer. I’m guessing they aren’t examining them because they expect our dentists to do that. Do you realize how many people only go to their doctor when they’re ill and even less to their dentist?
Some of our lifestyle choices begin catching up with us in our 50’s and this generally causes a rude awakening. Such practices as fast food diets, being couch potatoes, and continued partying through the years are reflected in our lab results when we get our physical exams. [Read more…] about Heart Disease, Stroke, Cancer, and Diabetes…Due to Poor Mouth Care?