The American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association have selected May as National Stroke Awareness month. During May, health care providers across the country will help raise awareness of stroke and the importance of heart health. As a periodontist, Dr. Stephen Daniel actually knows some very important facts about stroke and heart disease. For instance, did you know that cardiovascular health is linked with your oral health? Preventing and managing gum disease (periodontal disease) is actually a great way to help keep your heart and cardiovascular system functioning at its best. In fact, laser gum disease treatment and related laser dentistry in Murfreesboro, TN can have all kinds of positive effects on your health. Improving Gum Disease Treatment and Outcomes The LANAP® system is an innovative development in the science of treating periodontal disease. Until recently, the most effective surgical intervention for the treatment of advanced gum disease involved making small incisions and c ...