> I consider my teeth as indicators of the quality of the food I'm eating.
 > Brushing them is like telling the body that I don't care what it tells me.

You can say the same about your skin.  Do you bathe/shower? (should I ask
your partner or co-workers?).

Despite a "clean" diet, the body produces metabolic wastes that are
eliminated via different routes, including the skin and tongue.  Ever
experienced a "furry tongue" in the morning?  Brushing your tongue helps
natural detoxification processes.

Also, gum disease is increasingly being associated with heart disease.  The
fundamental medical question always applies: does gum disease somehow cause
or contribute to heart disease? or are they both symptoms of something else?
(ex. hyperinsulinemia + starches/sweets?)

Rob