We typically don’t associate the smile we see in the mirror with the rest of the body. We should. We call this the Mouth-Body Connection®. The Mouth-Body Connection at its core is the message that gum disease affects more than your mouth; it affects the whole body. Among the many systemic health conditions involved in this relationship, research shows that the Mouth-Body Connection is evident with cardiovascular disease, like high blood pressure.
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