Your gums and teeth have an interdependent relationship, which means healthy teeth depend on the
support of healthy gums. Also, taking care of your smile does more than keep your teeth and gums in
optimal condition; good oral health also supports systemic health. In addition to being the leading
cause of tooth loss in adults, researchers are finding more and more links between periodontal
disease and a number of medical problems, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, respiratory
problems, and adverse pregnancy outcomes such as pre-term and low birth-weight babies.