The Mouth/Body Connection

Dental and medical professions have recently begun to work together to connect dental health with overall well being. Numerous studies have linked Periodontal disease with overall health. Some risk factors for systemic disease that have been identified by continuing research are:

- Diabetes - Cardiovascular Disease - Coronary Heart Disease - Respiratory Disease - Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes

The mouth can be viewed as a window to gauge the general health of an individual. To read more about the mouth/body connection, explore the articles below.

• Oral Hygiene and Diabetes
  
• Oral Hygiene and Heart Disease
  
• Oral Hygiene and Respiratory Disease
  
• Oral Hygiene and Pregnancy