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Date:3/31/2008

the more likely the patient was to cover his or her mouth when smiling or to limit how widely the mouth opened during the smile. In addition, the more gum recession seen in the patient, the fewer teeth he or she showed when smiling. The way patients perceived their quality of life as a result of their oral health was also significantly correlated with the number of teeth affected by periodontal disease.

It is already widely known that periodontal disease is connected to systemic health, said Dr. Susan Karabin, President of the AAP. These results help demonstrate that periodontal disease may affect more than just overall health. It can also impact actual quality of life, making caring for ones teeth and gums all the more important.

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Contact: Meg Dempsey meg@perio.org 312-573-3242 American Academy of Periodontology Source:Eurekalert

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