If you are one of an estimated 64.7 million adults that have some form of gum disease, you may be in more trouble than you think.  While the most obvious symptoms include bleeding gums and potential tooth loss, researchers have found that problems with your oral health may lead to problems with the rest of your body.  Is it true that gum disease may be linked to heart disease? And if so, why?

What do you expect when you visit your dentist?  They clean your teeth, give you some advice on where to brush, and worst case scenario they find a cavity, right?  Everybody knows that seeing a dentist is important for good oral hygiene, but it may actually be more important than you realize.  Here are just some of the non-dental medical issues that can be caught during a dental checkup.