Periodontal (gum) disease is a painless condition, yet is the leading cause of tooth loss for adults. Further, it is linked to heart disease, vascular disease, high blood pressure, and stroke.
Do you know if you have Periodontal disease or what your level of risk might be? Take the following "test" to see if you are at risk for periodontal (gum) disease. Click on the following link:
service.previser.com/aap/default.aspx
About periodontal disease, heart disease and stroke:
http://www.perio.org/consumer/mbc.heart.htm
For more information on gum disease, follow this link: