oral health & cancer

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Better oral care and treatment may help eliminate cancer-causing microbes in the mouth.
(Did you floss today? Just checking.)

Understand the importance of women's oral and overall health, at every age and every stage.

People with gum disease have two to three times the risk of having a heart attack or stroke.

Harvard Health 2021

Closing the Gap: How Oral Health and Sleep Health are Imperative to Overall Health

Protect the Hearts you Love by Learning More About The Mouth-Body Connection®!

In addition to celebrating Valentine's Day this month, February is also American Heart Month. That's why we recommend having a heart for your smile! Research shows a strong connection between your ora

How Oral Health is Connected to Cancer

The mouth is a mirror for issues happening in the rest of the body. Your oral health is more than a sign of how diligently you brush and floss, it can also be a sign of cancer risk. You may also be wondering what the effects of cancer are on your oral health. The inside of your mouth is the perfect place for bacteria, mostly harmless, to thrive. When built-up bacteria is left untreated, it has a downstream effect on the rest of the body. That’s why it is important to regularly see your dentist.

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$4.5B

$4.5 billion is spent each year in the U.S. on treatment of head and neck cancers.

50%

A study published in 2022 linked gum disease with a nearly 50% increased risk of colorectal cancer.

1 in 24 hrs

Oral cancer kills about 1 person per hour, every day, 24 hours a day.

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The five most common bacteria associated with cancer: Aa, Pg, Tf, Td and Fn, can now be identified through a simple salivary test.

How the Mouth-Body Connection® Works

The Mouth-Body Connection refers to the link between oral health and overall systemic health, and the role that harmful bacteria and inflammation play in our mouth and body. When oral bacteria is left untreated, the bacteria from gum disease can circulate through the bloodstream and affect other parts of the body. This is why Smile Generation-trusted dentists recognize the connection between oral health and cancer to help you understand your potential risk.

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Generations of Smiles Magazine

Read more about your heart and the Mouth-Body Connection with this special issue of the Generations of Smiles magazin

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Take Control of Your Oral and Overall Health

If there ever was a good time to visit a Smile Generation-trusted dentist, this is it. Find a trusted dentist near you to schedule an appointment and receive the treatment you need to improve your oral health and understand how it can help diagnose and potentially reduce your risk for cancer.

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Smile Generation-trusted dentists make understanding the Mouth-Body Connection simple. Call us at 1-800-SMILEGEN to get started.

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A Dental Savings Plan is not insurance, which means you do not have to wait before receiving a service while insurance clears. Instead, a Dental Saving Plan is a membership program, which means you may get discounts from participating dentists for things like cleanings, x-rays, and a variety of other services.

First, a Periodontist is a Dentist. However, Periodontal Specialists diagnose, prevent and treat periodontitis, receding gums, inflammation, tooth loss (dental implants), and other chronic tissue loss of the teeth. Further, a Periodontist completed an additional three (3) years of training after graduating from dental school.

Smile Generation Dental Plan offers significant discounts on dentistry. Since it is not insurance, there are no deductible or annual maximums. Dental plan members pay an annual fee up front rather than monthly premiums like traditional dental insurance. There are also no waiting periods with dental plans so you can get the treatment you need immediately.

Yes. One of the most extraordinary things about the Smile Generation Dental Plan and private dental insurance is that it does not have to be an either/or proposition. Instead, they can work together to reduce your overall cost of dental treatment. Smile Generation Dental Plan supplements private dental

insurance. Some people use the dental plan to reduce out-of-pocket costs if they need treatment while waiting for their coverage to begin. Others use it to discount cosmetic treatments, which are not covered by most dental insurance. Some members get the most out of their dental insurance

benefits by applying the discounted dental plan fee against the annual maximum amount.

Applying for a Smile Generation Dental Plan is easy! Visit www.smilegenerationdentalplan.com from the comfort of your home, and you can purchase your plan right there. If you prefer a personal touch, feel free to give us a call at 1-855-935-5365, and our friendly team will assist you. Alternatively, you can drop by a local Smile Generation-Trusted office if that's more convenient for you.

Absolutely! Adding family members to your plan is simple and convenient. You have a few options to choose from: you can discuss it during your next visit to your Smile Generation- Trusted office, give us a call at 1-855-935-5365, or if you prefer online access, you can log in to your secure Member Portal and head to the "My Account" page. We're here to make it easy for you, so go with the option that works best for you and your family.