Pensacola experts say gum disease is tied to heart attacks, diabetes and dementia

Dental disease isn’t just about cavities or sore gums. Research has linked poor oral health to serious chronic illnesses, including heart disease, diabetes, and dementia. And in Florida, where the senior population is growing faster than almost anywhere else, the effects are hard to ignore.

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Pensacola dentist Dr. Scott Dickinson, of Aspen Dental, said he sees the same problems again and again among older patients…

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