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Can Gum Disease in Kenner Increase Your Risk of Stroke?

May 29, 2019

Filed under: Uncategorized — drplaisance @ 8:30 pm

Concerned man, strokeStroke is the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States, according to the CDC; as such, National Stroke Awareness Month in May is the perfect time to learn about the warning signs and risk factors about this extremely serious condition. However, it may surprise you to learn that one warning might come from inside your mouth. Here’s how gum disease in Kenner may signal that your overall health is at risk.

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