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The Links Between Obesity And Gum Disease

OBESITY-RELATED HEALTH PROBLEMS HAVE BEGUN REACHING EPIDEMIC PROPORTIONS over the last 20 years—and the trend doesn’t appear to be reversing itself. According to the Centers for Disease Control, childhood obesity has more than tripled since 1980. 67% of adults in the United States today are considered “overweight.” At Dental Partners of Boston, we understand it’s […]

Links Between Heart Disease and Oral Health

IF YOU’RE ANYTHING LIKE THE REST OF OUR PATIENTS HERE AT DPB, you understand the importance of taking care of your heart, right? Of course! Did it ever occur to you that your measly toothbrush ranks up there with cardiovascular exercise in keeping your heart healthy? Crazy, but true! According to Dr. Guzman, “Many recent […]