If you have healthy gums you'll also enjoy fresher breath, less decay and believe it or not, better general health. Heart attack and stroke can be related to poor gum health. A simple check will tell you if you're at risk of gum disease.

Healthy gums are also the key to keeping your teeth as gum disease is thought to be the number one reason why older people eventually need dentures. Don't want dentures? Make sure your gums are as healthy as possible. This section shows you how.

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