How does oral health affect overall health?

ByBrian “Weence” Bateman

Poor oral health can lead to or exacerbate heart disease, diabetes, respiratory infections, and other systemic conditions.

Poor oral health can lead to or exacerbate heart disease, diabetes, respiratory infections, and other systemic conditions.

Brian “Weence” Bateman is a health and medical writer who covers public health updates, healthcare policy, and medical developments affecting communities across the United States. He works closely with dentists and healthcare providers and focuses on making complex medical information clear, accurate, and useful for everyday readers.