THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY GUMS

No matter how good of a condition your teeth are in, if your gums are unhealthy the rest of your oral health will decline as well. Having a healthy mouth is an important part to having a healthy body. Periodontal disease is a progressive infection that destroys supporting tissue and bone and will eventually lead to bone loss. Periodontal disease has also been linked to increase your risk of other serious health problems like heart disease, diabetes and some forms of cancer. If you think you have gum disease, it is vital that your seek treatment immediately from Dr. Jong Wook Kim.