You should be aware that there is a potential association between periodontal disease and general health, for example, heart disease, although it has not been proven yet to be causative. The same applies to other conditions, such as diabetes, low-birth weight babies, arthritis, Alzheimer’s, pancreatic cancer etc. The theory is that inflammation in the gums can trigger or promote inflammation in other parts of the body, which can potentially lead to general health problems. In other words, keeping your mouth healthy can potentially help you keep the rest of your body healthy.