WHAT is ORAL SYSTEMIC HEALTH?

Your teeth aren’t “just teeth.” They are the diamonds of your body and your mouth is the window to your overall health. It is the beginning of your digestive system. From the vantage point of your mouth, we can get an understanding of what is going on inside your body.

We now know that bacteria that cause periodontal disease can also cause heart disease. These bacteria originate in the mouth and enter the blood vessels thereby causing inflammation and systemic disease. We also know that periodontal disease is linked to diseases such as Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and certain forms of cancer.

We encourage each and every person to take ownership of their bodies and their overall health.