Steps to Win the War Against Gum Disease

A lack of good dental hygiene can cause you to lose more than your teeth. It can be life-threatening.

Recent studies show that gum disease, an infection of the tissues that support your teeth, is linked to three main killers: heart disease, diabetes and respiratory disease. Unfortunately, gum disease is quite common, affecting three in four adults over 35 in the U.S., according to the American Dental Association.