One in 12 American adults aged 20 to 64 have periodontal also known as gum disease, an infection that destroys the supporting structures that hold the teeth in the mouth. The main cause of gum disease is bacterial plaque, that constantly forms on teeth. Every year, more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke. Researchers found healthy people with gum disease were twice as likely to have blocked arteries in the brain. [It’s important to learn why and you will by tuning into ‘The Dr. Bob Martin Show’]
