DENTAL SCREENINGS

The evidence isn't clear yet, experts say, but it's intriguing. According to the American Academy of Periodontology, people with periodontal disease are almost twice as likely to have coronary artery disease (also called heart disease). And one study found that the presence of common problems in the mouth, including gum disease (gingivitis), cavities, and missing teeth, were as good at predicting heart disease as cholesterol levels.

Heartscan Services has partnered with Dr. Sharde Harvey at www.smilesparkavenue.com to provide dental screening for heart disease.