For most people, gum disease is a bad enough problem on its own. The condition, after all, makes gums red, swollen, and tender, and it causes bad breath. However, did you know this infection can also trigger high blood pressure? Indeed, it’ll put your ticker at risk if left unchecked. To learn more about the matter, let your Coplay dentist explain. Here, then, is how gums and blood pressure relate, as well as some oral care tips that’ll help out both.

With February’s arrival, you may be thinking of romance and relationships. After all, Valentine’s Day is coming up soon. Still, love isn’t the only “matter of the heart” you should focus on right now. February, you see, is also known as American Heart Month! It’s thus a time to value heart health, a part of good living. To help you do so, your Coplay dentist is here with guidance. Read on, then, to learn the mouth-heart connection, its effect on gum disease, and oral tips for your ticker.