The Silent Threat to Your Heart Health: Why Your Gums Matter More Than You Think
When most people think about protecting their heart health, the focus is usually on diet, exercise, cholesterol, and blood pressure. In most cases, periodontal (gum) health gets far less consideration. Periodontal disease often progresses quietly, without obvious pain, but its effects can extend well beyond the mouth. Research-based evidence has come to show that gum health and heart health ...