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Gum disease does more than endanger your teeth and gums. It can also lead to and worsen far more dangerous ills. The eyes are the windows to the soul, goes the old saying. In the same way, growing research suggests, your mouth may be a kind of window to much of what happens to the rest of your body.

Teeth and gums reveal the inside story of your overall health. Find out what your dentist knows about you. Opening your mouth is somewhat like cracking open the hood of your car. An expert taking a quick look can get a good sense of what's working, what's not, and what should be tuned up regularly to keep your body's systems up and running at their best.