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IMPORTANT HEALTH AND SAFETY NOTICE REGARDING COVID-19

Botched Breathing: Asthma and Gum Disease

September 16, 2024

Filed under: Uncategorized — aspenhill @ 7:40 pm
Woman in brown shirt outside holding chest and inhaler looking pained

You have probably already learned that cleaning your teeth twice daily is a simple and effective way to prevent dental problems. However, did you know that people with asthma are about 18.8% more likely to develop gum disease?

Although an infection in your gums starts small, it can worsen and enter your bloodstream, contributing to other health conditions if left unaddressed. Thankfully, there are things you can do to preserve your gums, even with asthma. Continue reading to learn more about the connection between these two conditions and how to protect your grin!

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