The 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 mirror providing a window to gauge the general health of an individual. To read more about the mouth/body connection, please click on the links below.
Oral Hygiene and Diabetes - The Mouth/Body Connection
Oral Hygiene and Heart Disease - The Mouth/Body Connection
Oral Hygiene and Respiratory Disease - The Mouth/Body Connection
Oral Hygiene and Pregnancy - The Mouth/Body Connection
