Overall Health & Wellbeing - The Oral Systemic Connection

Overall Health & Wellbeing The Oral Systemic Connection Over the years, the connection between oral health and general health has gained more recognition. Long gone are the days where the belief that diseases in the body were independent of each other; we now know, most diseases are connected! What is the Oral Systemic Connection? It's the widely accepted fact that the mouth is a mirror of general health status. Your mouth can show positive signs of your health, as well as negative such as: Diseases associated with poor oral health There is also growing evidence that the reverse is true: other areas of your body can reflect the state of your mouth SODA Disease Malnutrition Drug Use Addiction Bad Habits Dehydration Stress M Cardiovascular disease A Asthma Diabetes Osteoporosis M Rheumatoid arthritis Adverse pregnancy outcomes M Respiratory diseases How can this help your overall health? Your amazing body uses the Oral Systemic Connection to communicate problems to you; so listen! Pay attention to aches & pains and think about why they're happening – instead of just ignoring them. For optimal health, be sure to maintain: WORK ПЕЕ Healthy Diet Work/Life Balance Exercise Meditation Health & Dental Mindfulness Checkup 2014 Prevention is key! MAY It's much easier to prevent something from happening, than to try and fix it once it's broken! The key here is prevention! Ensure to visit your local dentist on a regular basis to help stay on top of your oral health! SUN MON TUE WED THU FR. SAT 4 5 8 10 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 11 12 13 Remember, a caring & professional dentist will know about, as well as how to utilise, the Oral Systemic Connection to guide you to optimal health & wellbeing! 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 To learn more about the Oral Systemic Connection, visit www.beaconcovedental.com.au CHIPS Ш