FUN FACTS! Did you know? ..

Say cheese! The calcium and phosphoruous found in cheese is healthy for your teeth - it reduces the pH level in plaque and re-mineralizes the enamel. 60% of people who don't know that a sore jaw, when combined with chest pain, can signal a heart attack- especially in women. 50% of people consider the smile the first facial feature they notice. 80% of people are not happy with their smiles. 83% of people believe their teeth are more important to their appearance than hair and eyes.

What do the researchers say about periodontal disease?

Researchers say that people with periodontal disease (Gum disease) are at higher risk for developing heart disease, stroke, uncontrolled diabetes, pre-term and respiratory disease. People with gum disease are also twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease as those without disease.