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We very rarely talk about oral health when it comes to chronic disease risk. But the two go hand in hand. Increasing evidence supports a two-way link between chronic disease occurrence and poor oral health. Those with 🦷 Cancer 🦷 Heart Disease 🦷 Respiratory Disease 🦷 Autoimmune Diseases 🦷 Eating Disorders 🦷 Osteoporosis 🦷 Diabetes 🦷 Obesity Exhibit a higher risk of 🦷 Dental caries 🦷 Total tooth loss 🦷 Periodontal (gum) disease For some chronic diseases, we see a reverse association is also true. Diseases originating in the oral cavity may cause a system-wide inflammatory response that spreads through the bloodstream and contributes to disease progression in other parts of the body. Similarly, the mouth can hold pathogenic bacteria that then enter into the bloodstream and contribute to the pathogenesis of other body tissues. You can reduce your risk of chronic disease AND oral health conditions through simple lifestyle changes 🦷 Don’t use tobacco 🦷 Limit alcohol use 🦷 Maintain a healthy weight 🦷 Drink plenty of water 🦷 Limit sugary foods and drinks 🦷 Brush, floss, and rinse with mouthwash daily Dental health belongs in the discussion of chronic disease prevention. Oral health conditions are incredibly preventable with proper self-care and routine dental care. #OralHygiene #DentistDay #DentalCare #ChronicDisease #DiseasePrevention

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Lily Siegel-Gardner

Recruitment Marketing @ Staples /Ex-DispatchHealth, Optum, Chipotle Mexican Grill/

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So true Ben and also begs the question why is dental insurance not part of overall health insurance plans?

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