Kiss Me, I Have Periodontal Disease

I recently read a list of statistics that itemized many of the health risks a person with periodontal disease incurs. It talked about the periodontal bacteria from your mouth being inhaled into your lungs, absorbed into your bloodstream, and transmitted to your spouse and children. Then, I stumbled upon this article from the Mayo Clinic. Left untreated, Periodontal Disease could wreak havoc on multiple systems in your body. Are you at risk? Ask Dr. Joe!