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Oral Health & The Body

As Americans struggle with epidemics in obesity, diabetes and other chronic diseases, it's imperative to raise awareness on the role oral health plays in the body's overall health. Often people think of the mouth as separate from the rest of the body, but having healthy teeth and gums is an integral part of overall wellness.

Institute for Oral Health calls on dental and medical professionals to collaborate more on prevention and treatments solutions, working together to educate and care for patients in a more holistic way.

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	"Infections in the mouth can play havoc elsewhere in the body. If you value your oral as well as your overall health, a periodontal evaluation is a good idea, and sometimes the only way to detect periodontal disease." -- American Academy of Periodontology