Taking care of your mouth is essential to your health and well-being and may lower your risk for other health problems.

Bacteria from your mouth can enter your bloodstream and infect other parts of the body, affecting every organ, and including the inner lining of your heart—particularly if you’re already at high risk for a heart condition.

Studies have also linked poor oral health to elevated levels of C-reactive protein that can lead to diabetes, stroke, heart disease, osteoporosis and other inflammatory diseases of aging.

Infections and cavities are both a cause and symptom of poor health. The importance of dental health and how to prevent cavities and other problems with nutrition is explained in

Cure Tooth Decay: Heal and Prevent Cavities with Nutrition

http://astore.amazon.com/multi0d8-20/detail/1434810607

Keep your oral health on track by brushing twice daily, flossing, changing your toothbrush every three to four months and eating healthy. Plan visits to your dentist every six months. Find a Biolological dentis who uses nontoxic material for cleaning, amalgams and injections. Find a BPA free tooth brush.  Practice "oil pulling" See my video) , Brush your teeth with peppermint oil. sea salt or baking soda.  Most commercial toothpaste is toxic. Fluoride damages your organs. If you buy tooth paste, find something organic.