According to a new report from University College London entitled Periodontal Disease in Modern Day Britain, over half of all adults in Britain are suffering a dental condition known as Periodontitis. In addition to costing the NHS over GBP 2.7 billion annually(2), this chronic dental condition could cost adults an unwanted visit by the tooth [...]

People can avoid much more than cavities with proper dental care, notes the May issue of Consumer Reports. Preventing gum disease is gaining new urgency as research reveals a significant connection to diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and pneumonia.