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The Mouth-Body Connection

According to the National Women's Health Information Center the health of your mouth can be a sign of your overall health. Diabetes, HIV and some eating disorders may reveal their first signs as symptoms in the mouth. Oral diseases and conditions can also be associated with other health problems such as heart disease, stroke and poorly controlled diabetes.

To learn more about the mouth-body connection, take this quiz from WebMD: "Can the Right Dental Care Save Your Life"

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Dental Health Links

Oral Health Topics A-Z (American Dental Association)

Mouth Body Connection (American Academy of Periodontology)

Diseases and Oral Health (Columbia University)

Do Women Need To Be More Careful With Their Oral Health? (Academy of General Dentistry)

Pregnancy and Your Oral Health (Columbia University)

Oral Changes with Age (American Dental Association)

Three Good Reasons to See a Dentist BEFORE Cancer Treatment (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)

Oral Health and Bone Disease (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)

Diabetes: Dental Tips (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)

Dental Health (MedlinePlus)

Dentures (MedlinePlus)

NC Dental Services

UNC School of Dentistry - Clinics

Dental Health (NC Health Info – Web Sites Serving North Carolina)

Bureau of Primary Health Care - Service Delivery Sites

Find a Dentist (Academy of General Dentistry)

Find a Dentist: ADA Member Directory (American Dental Association)

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