You might assume alcohol consumption only affects your body, but this is a common misconception. The reality is that alcohol’s effect on teeth can lead to serious problems related to your gum health. Periodontal disease is one of the most common problems seen by dentists throughout the country, so to shed some light on how alcohol and your soft oral tissues are connected, a local dentist explains the research and what you can do to combat this problem before it even begins.
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