In this episode, Rudy and Shaun sit down with a Somerset West–based periodontist to unpack how oral health extends far beyond your mouth. With media and research drawing stronger connections between gum disease and systemic conditions like heart disease and dementia, we explore what the science is really saying.

You’ll learn:

How periodontal disease develops and when to suspect it

Who is most at risk and the signs you shouldn’t ignore

Practical steps to protect your gums — and potentially your heart and brain

A fresh perspective on why oral health is a cornerstone of long-term wellbeing.