When you visit your dentist for a dental checkup in Fargo, it’s common for your blood pressure reading to be taken. This is done because high blood pressure (hypertension) is considered, if ignored, to be a silent killer. To raise awareness about the importance of having one’s blood pressure checked, health professionals are joining forces this May to celebrate High Blood Pressure Awareness Month. Read on to learn about the valuable role your oral health plays in avoiding hypertension and how a preventive care visit could be a life saver!
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