Research continues to show a relationship between oral and systemic
(body) connections. These findings are changing the way
dentists, physicians and patients view oral health and treat oral
conditions as oral infections can contribute to health problems such
as diabetes, respiratory illness, pregnancy complications
and heart disease.
Patients, as well as their health/dental care providers,
are becoming more aware that oral infections, even though they
may seem minor, can trigger changes in other areas of the body
that could result in severe illnesses and infections.
The educational and interactive materials found on this page detail
the ways oral health can impact your body and what you can do to
ensure you are properly caring for your oral and overall health.
You can take a
cavity risk assessment
to see how your dental care routines can affect your risk for
developing cavities. Share the results with your dentist and ask
for advice on how you can reduce your risk of developing oral diseases
and cavities.
You could also visit
My Dental Benefits
to get a printout of your
dental health history to take to your dentist or physician so he/she
can evaluate your risk of developing health issues based on your
dental health history.
