- Cardiac disease
- Cerebral stroke
- Diabetes complication
- Pre-term, low birth weight babies
- Lung infections
- Osteoporosis

Oral health especially in relation to periodontal tissues (gums) has been shown by well-researched studies conducted the world over to affect the general health of an individual by influencing the following:
It is hence important to periodically check your oral health and gum health status.