Teeth and Gums

Although oral health is often considered a distinct specialty that is separate from the body as a whole, the health of the oral cavity can have wide-reaching effects on overall health. Poor oral health may occur concomitantly with a more serious underlying disease process or may predispose an individual to other health conditions.

How Poor Oral Health Promotes Systemic Diseases examines the relationship between poor oral health and increased risk for several systemic diseases, underscoring that the oral cavity and its tissues are an integral part of the human body.