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More than 90% of all systemic disease have oral manifestations.
Your dentist and hygienist may be the first healthcare provider to diagnose a problem. Regularly scheduled appointments improve overall health.
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Dental disease accounts for more than 20 million lost work days,
12 million days of restricted activity, 117,000 lost school hours per 100,000 children,
and 6 million days of disability,
according to the National Association of Dental Plans. |
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"While eyes may be the window to the soul, the mouth is a window to the health of the body. Medical research shows that infections or bacteria in the mouth impact overall health, and systemic diseases affect gums and teeth."
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"You're not healthy without good oral health."
Dr. C. Everett Koop , former U.S. Surgeon General, Chairman, Oral Health 2000
Read the article "Do You See What They See." |
"Insufficient vitamin intake is apparently a cause of chronic diseases.
Most people do not consume an optimal amount of all vitamins
by diet alone. Pending strong evidence of effectiveness from randomized trials,
it apprears prudent for all adults to take vitamin supplements."
Journal of the American Medical Association, June 2002
Dr. Strevey will scan your hand to determine your level of antioxidants!
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