it's a worthwhile thing to post....

but, i think the 2003 & 2006 articles (in your links) are just 'reprints' that have been updated to seem contemporary....

i have recollection that that this data was put out to the public 15-20 years ago.

keep us posted on stuff though

I don't know about low birthweight, but I have been told at my dental office that my 'crappy gums' are putting me at risk for things like septicemia, which as I understand it, is basically blood poisoning. Bacteria or whatever gets in through your gums and migrates into the bloodstream, and then heads all over the body. I don't know all of the specific problems that can be caused, but I'd imagine there are quite a few.

I think a lot of people aren't aware that oral health can affect other parts of the body, as well. I don't consider it a coverup or anything; after all, I learned about this at the dentist, but it definitely could stand to be publicized a lot more. Perhaps in those worthless health courses they teach in grade school...