New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI/PNN): The oral cavity is an entrance to the human body and plays a vital role in the well-being of an individual. Good oral health with healthy gums and teeth is paramount to overall fitness. Healthy gums ensure teeth stay firm in the mouth and perform the vital function of chewing. Your gums are a barrier that helps prevent inflammation that may damage your body. In fact, gum disease has been linked to health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and premature births or low-birth-weight babies. Below is advice from the best dentists to help you prevent gum diseases. - Dr Archit Kedia, MDS, BDS, FAGE, Consultant Endodontist, Laser and Smile Design Specialist, Kolkata Most people visit a dentist for fear of cavities, but once we reach a certain age, gum disease is a more important concern. Our gums protect our teeth just like how our skin protects our major organs. Studies have clearly shown that gum infections are closely linked to heart