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Date Added: July 22, 2008 09:48:02 AM
Poor dental health in baby boomers can mean more than an unattractive smile. It can cause periodontal disease, a serious oral infection that in turn can lead to cardiovascular disease, stroke, respiratory illness, diabetes and a host of other serious illnesses.

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