Studies indicate that people who maintain excellent oral hygiene have fewer incidences of many illnesses. These people also tend to live longer and also enjoy a better quality of life. This underscores the need for increased awareness of the importance of looking after one’s teeth better.
At Atrium Family Dental, your New Lenox dental practice, one of the first signs that we look for in a patient who comes in for a regular checkup is for periodontal infection. This indicates the presence of bacteria in the mouth that can easily enter the bloodstream through cuts and cause a lot of problems to the person. The presence of this infection, known as PI, indicates a risk for heart disease as well as diabetes.
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