MAINTAINING A HEALTHY MOUTH MAY HELP MAINTAIN A HEALTHY BODY
Emerging science suggests that advanced gum disease may be linked to diabetes, cardiovascular problems, and pre-term birth. The early stage of gum disease is gingivitis—which affects a majority of all adult Americans at some point in their lives. And most don't even know it.
Many theories exist and more studies are underway to explore the connection between good oral health and overall health. Despite the differing opinions on this topic, one thing is clear: a healthy mouth leads only to good things.
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UP FIRST: BAD BREATH >Emerging science suggests an association between periodontitis (advanced gum disease) and broader health problems, but a cause and effect relationship has not been established. LISTERINE® Antiseptic is not indicated to treat periodontitis.
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