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The mouth and body connection….

 

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A healthy mouth and a healthy body go hand in hand.  The mouth is part of the body and is connected to it by a vast network of nerves, blood vessels and lymphatic tissue. Its important to realise that what happens in your mouth can in fact affect the rest of your body. And what goes on in your body can affect your mouth.

Having a healthy mouth can….

  • Decrease the risk of heart disease
  • Boost self esteem and confidence
  • Preserve memory
  • Reduces the risk of infection and inflammation in the body
  • For those with diabetes- Assists in keeping blood sugar levels stable
  • Assists in a full term pregnancy

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