Recent studies reported in dental scientific journals describe some new information about the dangers of untreated gum disease.Heart Disease and Strokes: Fatal and non-fatal heart disease and strokes have been directly linked to active, untreated gum disease. Statistically, a patient with untreated periodontal disease is 280% more likely to suffer a stroke. In comparison, high cholesterol increases a patients risk just slightly less at 270%.Pre-Term Births:
18% of all first time pre-term underweight pregnancies have been directly linked to untreated gum disease. Remember to replace your toothbrush every three to four months, so that your bristles remain effectively positioned and so that you don’t harbor harmful bacteria in the old brush.