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The Oral-Systemic Health Connection: What Your Mouth Says About Your Body

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Your mouth is more than just the gateway for food and conversation. It provides a window into your overall well-being, as conditions in your mouth can have a direct impact on diseases throughout your body. The link between oral and systemic health has transformed how medical and dental professionals approach patient care. In this blog post, we’re exploring what your mouth says about your body. Let’s dive in!

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Do You Need a Bone Graft After a Tooth Extraction? What You Need to Know

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Imagine this: you’ve just had a tooth removed and feel relieved the hardest part is over. Then your dentist mentions something called a “bone graft.” Suddenly, what felt like a simple extraction seems more complicated, and you may find yourself wondering—do I really need this? You’re not alone in that reaction. Many patients have the same questions when bone grafting comes up. It can feel overwhelming to think about extra treatment, especially when you’re already adjusting to the idea of a missing tooth.

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Why Leaders Should Smile More

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Smiling is a friendly gesture, but in organizations, it’s more often that the person in a lower rank will smile at the person in a higher rank. It’s natural since smiling evolved partly from a subservient expression. However, there are very good reasons why leaders should turn the tables on the people in their organization, and smile more.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Hawks Japanese Smile Exercisers

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In what is probably one of the strongest endorsements ever, Cristiano Ronaldo, the Real Madrid star who scored the last-second equalizer for Portugal against the US in the World Cup, is promoting a Japanese smile exerciser called Facial Fitness Pao, even though it’s pretty clear he doesn’t have a clue how it works, and, after watching the commercial, I’m not sure, either.

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Can We Reprogram Our Bodies to Prevent Bone Loss in Gum Disease?

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Gum disease is caused by infection, but it’s not simply infection that results in the most serious consequences of gum disease, bone loss, and tooth loss. Instead, it’s partly our body’s response to infection, as high levels of infection drive the body’s immune system to implement a “scorched earth” strategy designed to eliminate an infection, even if that means removing a lot of healthy tissue along with it.

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Invisalign Survey: Braces Make It Harder for Teens

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According to recently released results of a survey conducted by Align Technology, the manufacturers of Invisalign, teens still think that braces cause many social problems, especially on social media. The survey asked more than 3500 US teens aged 13 to 17, as well as more than 2100 US mothers of teens about social issues related to crooked teeth, braces, and social media.

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How Your Gums Help or Hinder Sports Performance

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There has been numerous studies directly linking the health of our teeth and gums to our overall health and wellness. Gum disease specifically has been linked to life-threatening diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, inflammation of the prostate, as well as kidney disease, just to name a few. This is not even mentioning the havoc that it wreaks specifically on your teeth and jaw. It is no stretch of the imagination that poor oral health can absolutely hinder an athlete’s performance.

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Common Gum Disease and Dementia

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The link between gum disease and other serious maladies is becoming clearer. From cancer to diabetes complications, the importance of overall dental health cannot be overstated. And now a new study is strengthening the link between Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

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Dentists Disagree on the Best Brushing Technique

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Your at-home oral hygiene care is an essential part of preventive dentistry (perhaps the most important part), but a new study of international dental organizations shows that even dentists don’t know what is the best way to brush your teeth, leading to a call for more study on this important aspect of oral health.

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