The surprising connection between oral health and general wellness
Oral hygiene doesn't just translate into a more attractive smile. Dental experts say that healthy mouths are a sign of overall health, with some evidence suggesting that cavities, gum disease and even bad breath can mean trouble for the rest of the body.
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![Dr. Maria Salome Lomlomdjian, right, specializes in treating patients with disabilities at her clinic in Mississauga, Ont. On the left, a white woman with long dark hair and gold hoop earrings opens her mouth as a masked female dentist with dark framed glasses examines her teeth from the right.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.6850079.1684530560!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/dr-maria-salome-lomlomdjian.jpg)
Oral hygiene doesn't just translate into a more attractive smile. Dental experts say that healthy mouths are a sign of overall health, with some evidence suggesting that cavities, gum disease and even bad breath can mean trouble for the rest of the body.