Periodontal disease can contribute to the systemic infection of the liver, kidneys, and heart. Why is this?
A) The mouth is the window to the body. If the gums are inflamed, other soft tissues are inflamed.
B) The bacteria associated with periodontal disease can be released into the blood due to the inflammation of gums and the loss of teeth.
C) This statement is not true. The mouth has nothing to do with other internal organs.
D) None of the above.
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