09/24/2026
September may be winding down, but caring for your gums is a year-round habit. ✨
As National Gum Care Month comes to a close, remember that gum health is connected with the health of the rest of your body.
A growing body of research links gum disease with cardiovascular disease. Researchers are looking at how oral bacteria and inflammation may play a role in that connection. The link is becoming clearer, even as cause and effect are still being studied.
The relationship with diabetes goes both ways: diabetes can increase gum-disease risk, and gum disease may make blood sugar harder to control for someone with diabetes.
That’s a good reason to keep gum care on your calendar—and in your daily routine. Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, clean between your teeth every day, and keep up with the dental visits recommended for you.
At Smile Maker of Texas, we want healthy gums to be part of your smile all year long. Call to schedule your next visit.
(972) 704-1390
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