Wednesday, August 14, 2013

A healthier mouth for a healthier future

By Michael D. Weitzner, D.M.D., M.S.

 
You use your toothbrush every day because that's what's good for your teeth and gums, right? But, did you know it's a habit that may benefit your health in other ways, too?

The mouth-body connection
There's growing evidence that having a healthy mouth — free from gum disease — may be associated with a lower risk of certain health conditions. Those include heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
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