Alex Rodriguez warns about importance of dental care after gum disease diagnosis.

1 min read
Source: Fox News
Alex Rodriguez warns about importance of dental care after gum disease diagnosis.
Photo: Fox News
TL;DR

Former MLB player Alex Rodriguez revealed during an interview that he was diagnosed with early-stage gum disease and was shocked to learn that over 65 million Americans have it. He urged people to take care of their teeth and revealed that gum disease is more prevalent in Black and Brown communities, especially the Latino community. According to the CDC, gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss and affects 46% of adults aged 30 or older.

Share this article

Want the full story? Read the original reporting

Read on Fox News