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4 Unexpected Ways that Gum Disease Impacts Other Body Parts

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that nearly half of adults suffer from some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Considering the prevalence of periodontal disease, you may be curious about what triggers it. Gum disease is a bacterial infection typically caused by poor oral hygiene. When films of bacteria (plaque) accumulate and …

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