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Dental health important for numerous reasons

Owner of Fallbrook Village Dentistry touts speed in 'modern era of dentistry'

Rick Monroe

Special to the Village News

"The window of health for your body is your mouth," said Dr. Jordan Colby of Fallbrook Village Dentistry. "The evidence is overwhelming that poor dental health can lead to numerous other health issues. This is supported by medical evidence."

He explained that infected teeth can lead to brain infections, and gum disease (periodontitis) is associated with increased risk of developing heart disease. In addition, poor dental health increases the risk of bacterial infection in the bloodstream, which can affect heart valves.

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