According to a recent Harvard University study, people with gum disease (also known as periodontal disease) have two-to-three times the risk of suffering a heart attack, stroke or other severe cardiovascular event. While we’re busy planning healthy diets, exercising regularly and trying to keep our stress levels low, many people overlook a strong oral hygiene routine, which is just as important for a healthy heart. In this post, you’ll learn how to identify and prevent gum disease—and possibly even heart disease—with a few simple steps. (more…)