Looking for ways to keep your family healthy? Good food, exercise and regular doctor checkups are important. But, so is dental insurance. Regular dental visits keep both your teeth and body healthy. Studies tell us that people with dental benefits are 50 percent more likely to … [Read more...]
Healthy Teeth = Healthy Heart
Like all responsible adults, I take care of my health and monitor my blood pressure for any abnormalities. But, I was shocked the first time I learned my oral health might have an effect on my heart! That’s right, the beating in my chest isn’t just affected by love, but also by … [Read more...]
How High Blood Pressure Affects Your Mouth
If you have high blood pressure or heart disease, seeing your dentist is just as important as seeing your doctor. Be sure to tell your dentist if you have these heart conditions: Hypertension or high blood pressure: Drugs that lower your blood pressure can change how you … [Read more...]
Dental Health and Dementia
You probably know by now that your oral health is connected to your overall health, but how deep does this connection go? Researchers have found that the bacteria and swelling in your teeth and gums can link to heart disease, diabetes and dementia. That’s right: … [Read more...]
Saliva: It’s More Than Just Spit
You probably don’t think too much about it or you may even think it’s gross, but saliva is important to your oral health. It also can give doctors clues about what’s going on in your body. Saliva is mostly water, but it also contains electrolytes, bacteria, viruses, fungi, … [Read more...]
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