The vast majority of people we surveyed (61%) do realize that gum disease can cause problems to other parts of our bodies as well.And yes, your dentist might be the first medical professional to notice it, but gum disease can provenly increase the risk of numerous general health problems. Why is that? Experts can’t say for certain yet, but a few studies show that the bacteria causing periodontitis can escape into the bloodstream, “travel” through our bodies, and thus injure other organs.www.emeralddental.inEmeraldDental Previous Post THE NEW NORMAL 🦷Emerald Dental's Sunday😊 Next Post What is a Diastema?