Oral and Overall Health
The Health Connection
It all starts with your smile.
Your oral health is vital for your overall wellbeing. Since your mouth serves as a gateway to your body, maintaining good oral health can have surprising positive effects on other areas of your health. Let's explore how oral health and overall wellness are interconnected.
Your mouth is talking, are you listening?
Our mouths offer valuable insights into our overall well-being. For more information on the overall health connection and your needs, be sure to talk with your dentist. Looking for a dentist? Use our Find a Dentist tool.
Kidney Disease
There are links between kidney disease and oral health problems including gum disease and tooth loss.
Anxiety
Anxiety and stress can lead to teeth grinding and poor oral hygiene, which increases the risk of gum disease and tooth decay.
Pregnancy
The hormonal changes of pregnancy tend to increase the risk of gum disease and tooth decay. Moreover, studies have suggested a potential link between maternal periodontal health and adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Heart Disease
According to the American Academy of Periodontology, individuals with gum disease face nearly double the risk of heart disease compared to those with healthy gums.
Diabetes
The elevated blood sugar levels associated with diabetes can create an environment conducive to increased risk of infection and inflammation in the gums.
The powerful link between your smile and your health.
Here are different ways oral health is connected to health throughout the whole body. Select one below to learn more.
Remember, prevention goes beyond just your home habits.
Make sure to see your dentist regularly and utilize your preventive dental benefits.
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Schedule a Teams call with our customer service team.
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Email:
Call or Text:
1-833-642-8800
Our Contact Center is open Monday to Friday from 6am to 5pm PT.
Have a question? We’re happy to help.
Your oral health is vital for your overall wellbeing. Since your mouth serves as a gateway to your body, maintaining good oral health can have surprising positive effects on other areas of your health. Let's explore how oral health and overall wellness are interconnected.
The elevated blood sugar levels associated with diabetes can create an environment conducive to increased risk of infection and inflammation in the gums.
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