What Is the mouth-body connection? It is known as the oral-systemic link. Just how can your mouth affect your body, to start you need to understand what happens in your mouth. I see patients every day that are afraid to go to the dentist so they put it off until they can’t put it off any longer then they say they are embarrassed they wanted so long. We do not judge. We treat you where you are at.
There are many healthy lifestyle habits you can choose to maintain good oral hygiene and reduce your risk of diseases. In this episode, we will talk more about good oral hygiene and proper breathing as an important component to maintaining a healthy balance in the mouth. We should always treat our mouth health as a priority.
Key Takeaways:
-Your mouth is the portal into your body
-Dental infections are silent; you do not feel them until they advance to a later stage
-Diseases with strong oral connection
-How to prevent and reverse early stages of gum disease
-Every part of your body needs oxygen to survive