The Mouth-Body Connection: How Oral Health Drives Whole-Body Disease with Dr. Tom Larkin
Summary
- Bleeding Gums Are a Warning Sign: They indicate systemic inflammation and an open pathway for pathogens to enter the bloodstream, increasing your risk for heart disease, diabetes, and dementia.
- Precision, Preventive Dentistry Works: Tools like microscopes, salivary diagnostics, and personalized care plans empower patients to see and heal their oral microbiome.
- New Therapies Are Changing Care: Ozone water, oral probiotics, and innovative prebiotics are transforming how we approach dental health and chronic disease prevention.
