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Dentists now know the strong relationship between dental health and general health. Research has shown that periodontitis (advanced gum disease which can lead to tooth loss) is associated with cardiovascular disease, stroke and bacterial pneumonia. The data is clear that pregnant women with periodontitis may be at increased risk of delivering low birth weight babies which could also be pre-term. Periodontitis can also affect how well diabetics can control their blood sugar. What this means for you, the patient, is that due to the potential link between periodontitis and systemic health problems, preventing periodontitis may turn out to be an important step in maintaining overall health.