Gum Disease is Linked to Low Birth Weight Babies {Guest Blog post for ModernMama Edmonton Southwest}

This Guest Post by Dr. Molly Rodgers originally appeared on ModernMama Edmonton Southwest. GUM DISEASE IS LINKED TO LOW BIRTH WEIGHT BABIES For several years now we have known that there is a link between gum disease (periodontal disease) and low birth weight babies. So far the research has not been 100% definitive on whether or not gum disease directly causes the low birth weight or whether there are other factors at play.  What we do know is that there is a link and as moms that’s all we need to know. No one wants to put their unborn child at risk. So what can we do? It is easy to reduce the risk. Here is how: Click here to read the rest of Dr. Molly Rodgers post on ModernMama Edmonton Southwest.