Many of us like to meet up with friends or family on the weekend for a drink or two after successfully completing a long week of hard work. Having an alcoholic beverage or two usually doesn’t hurt too bad, but if you are drinking a lot on the regular, you could suffer from consequences. Heavy drinking increases your risk of cirrhosis of the liver, heart disease, and anemia, as well as contributing to periodontal disease. Continue reading to learn more about how alcohol contributes to gum disease and how much is too much.
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