If you keep up on health news at all, you are sure to have heard of the link between periodontal disease and other diseases of the body. The reports seem to focus on heart health and the birth weights of babies. These areas are of course in addition to the health of the gums and bone supporting the tooth. If the gums arent healthy, do the teeth matter? On top of all of that, teeth just feel better and breath is fresher, with a clean healthy mouth.