You've been putting off your dental checkup. Your schedule is crazy and it keeps slipping your mind. Your teeth look fine, so it's not a big deal, right?Actually, putting off those dental checkups could be putting you at risk for gum disease even if you don't see any obvious signs of the disease.What's the big deal about gum disease?According to the American Academy of Periodontology, the risk factor for heart disease could be twice as high for people with periodontal (gum) disease. In just the ...Read More
