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Follow on Google News | Heart Disease, Diabetes, Respiratory Infection, Low Birth Weight And Your GumsPreventing gum disease should be on the forefront of every person's mind, just like exercising and eating right. Brushing and flossing are one of the most important daily activities a person can do to affect their overall health.
By: Kirk Kimmerling DDS As periodontal disease progresses, gums recede and pockets form. Unkept gums become red, swollen and begin to bleed, which is an active infection in the mouth. The pockets fill Brushing for two complete minutes a day with a Sonicare tooth- Gum disease can affect people of all ages. For the most part, periodontal disease does not have warning signs or cause pain until it is well advanced. If you have bleeding, receding, swollen or tender gums, teeth are separating or shifting, have bad breath, you may have periodontal disease. The key is to keep your gums healthy is seeing a dentist regularly, and if you haven't been to the dentist in a while, schedule an appointment. Much research is currently being done concerning a person's periodontal condition and other disease outside the oral cavity. Bacteria from an unhealthy mouth can enter the bloodstream and wreak havoc. The key to good oral health is prevention of a periodontal condition. Good hygiene practices at home, teeth cleaning visits to the dentist, and a healthy diet help maintain the journey to great oral health. # # # Kirk Kimmerling DDS is a cosmetic dentist in Marietta, GA, near Kennesaw at Verde Pointe Dental Associates with a BS in Chemistry and a Doctorate in Dentistry from Emory University. Cleanings, teeth whitening, veneers and more www.drkirkkimmerling.com End
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