Why Oral Health Matters

Gum disease and other oral health problems can be a sign that your body is out of balance

- Emily A. Kane, ND, LAc

Did you know that poor dental/oral health can increase the risk for other diseases? The link between poor oral health and cardiovascular disease has long been established. And more recently, researchers have been taking a great deal of interest in the gut-brain axis, which involves the connection between intestinal health and mental health.

The good bugs that reside throughout our bodies—including in the mouth—work in many ways, largely by helping to digest nutrients so they can be absorbed, and also by helping to form enzymes and neurotransmitters, including adrenaline, cortisol, serotonin, and GABA.