Key points for good gum health by Mark Walker dentist

The importance of good oral health is a well-known fact, especially as we begin to link more and more diseases to poor oral health. Heart disease, respiratory infections, dementia, cardiovascular disease and diabetic complications have all been linked to ineffective or absent oral care. Dentists, dental hygienists and medical professionals have done a good job educating the public about the benefits of proper oral hygiene; however, many people believe oral care only pertains to the teeth, which is completely inaccurate.

Approximately 80 percent of Canadians will suffer from some form of gum disease over their lifetime. It is also …read more