My Hygienists don’t just clean teeth. They help to prevent other diseases to the body.

In my last blog on February 17, 2010, I printed an article showing the relationship between a mother’s periodontal disease and her stillborn child.
But it is also known that pregnant mothers with periodontal disease are more likely to have underweight babies and premature births.

Also studies have shown a relationship between periodontal disease and diabetes.

If that isn’t bad enough, anyone with periodontal disease is two to three times more likely to have a heart attack or stroke.

So as you can see there are many reasons for taking care of your mouth besides saving teeth.