The link between oral health and systemic health has been well established through evidence-based research.  Brushing and flossing don’t just make your smile look good. When you establish a daily oral health routine, you prevent pathogens that cause conditions like cardiovascular disease and diabetes from entering your system.  Poor oral health is also tied in with aspiration pneumonia.

Good oral hygiene not only helps prevent illness – but acts as an alarm for diseases already in progress.  The condition of your teeth and gums can be an early indicator of systemic diseases that have not yet manifested symptoms. Early intervention is the best way to a full recovery.

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association designates October as the month to increase public awareness on the importance of good oral hygiene. Go to www.adha.org for more information on how a daily oral health routine contributes to enjoying the best health from head to toe.