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Valentine\u2019s Day is almost here. That means people everywhere will soon have hearts on their minds. But Valentine\u2019s Day isn\u2019t the only heart-related thing about February. It\u2019s also Heart Health Month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does that relate to dentistry?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the Link Between Gum Disease & Your Heart?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At first glance, it doesn\u2019t seem as if it should. However, some studies have indicated that a common oral health condition like gum disease is not as unrelated to heart disease as many people think. The extent of the connection isn\u2019t entirely understood yet, but just hearing this can force you to think about dentistry in a new way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main concern of dentistry is your smile, of course. But when you consider that the plaque and bacteria from around your gums can gain access to the rest of your body through pockets caused by gum disease<\/strong>, you start to see the total-body connection your smile has with the rest of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this light, caring for your smile with regular checkups isn\u2019t just about protecting your teeth\u2014it\u2019s also about supporting your overall health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to Maintain Healthy Gums & a Healthy Heart?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are you concerned about gum disease<\/strong>? In our next post, we\u2019ll look at one of the most effective services available for combating this common disease. For now, call<\/a> Westside Dental Associates<\/strong> if you\u2019re concerned about your smile. Dr. Latner<\/a> is proud to serve patients from Los Angeles and beyond with general<\/a>, cosmetic<\/a>, and restorative<\/a> care.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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