Oral health and cardiovascular health seem to mesh. Read how they connect from Fort Worth dentist, Dr. Renee Corbitt.
When one part of your body is ailing, you can feel sick all over. The same applies to dental and gum health. If teeth and gums have decay and gingivitis, self-confidence, self-image and systemic health decline. Your Fort Worth general dentist, Dr. Renee Corbitt, outlines reasons why what happens in your mouth travels throughout your body and appears to damage the cardiovascular system in the way of heart attack, stroke, hypertension and other maladies.
Gum disease is a serious condition that affects the majority of Americans — in fact, as many as 75 percent of adults in our country have the disease. What’s even more surprising is that most people suffering from the condition don’t even realize they have it. There is good news, though, and it’s that gum disease in Fort Worth is highly preventable. Keep reading to learn how to treat and prevent the infection. After all, good gum health is crucial to your overall wellbeing — so please keep this information from