Scientists are discovering more and more links between gum disease and a range of other illnesses.
The good news is that a proactive and sustained approach to good dental health are proven to bring about improvements in many other conditions that most of us would never think were even linked to oral heath.
Did you know that regular check-ups and maintaining clean teeth and a healthy mouth could actually increase your lifespan?
Regular visits to the dentist can lead to the early diagnosis, treatment – and help the prevention – of a range of ailments from anaemia, diabetes, cancer and heart problems.
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