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Oral Health and Overall Health: How They’re Connected

You might not realize it, but the state of your oral health has a direct connection to your overall well-being. Maintaining good oral hygiene is important for a number of reasons. In fact, your mouth can actually provide insight into your health as a whole. Here are a few reasons why it’s important to regularly visit your dentist and take care of your teeth, mouth and gums: 

• Indicator of health issues: The human mouth provides health care professionals a glimpse into the well-being of patients. Symptoms of issues like diabetes and cardiovascular disease can sometimes manifest in a patient’s mouth, leading to an easier diagnosis. 
• Healthy hearts: Studies have shown a link between oral inflammatory disease and an elevated risk of heart disease. In fact, the Canada Academy of Periodontology has found that people who suffer from periodontal disease are at a much higher risk for heart disease and fatal heart attacks. 
• Oral cancer: Checking the soft tissue in the mouth is part of regular checkups. These checkups help dentists screen for serious issues such as oral cancer. Catching an issue like oral cancer early is extremely important for a successful treatment. 

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