Take Oral Health to Heart

Errin Walker • February 15, 2016

February isn’t just about Valentine’s— it’s also American Heart Month! You may be wondering how heart health is related to your oral health. The same bacteria that can cause periodontal (gum) disease can also contribute to heart disease and stroke. When you visit Cortez Family Dentistry, we look for signs of heart disease and other conditions at each of your dental examinations in order to help you prevent and treat them as early as possible.

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