Is Your Mouth Making You Sick? The Hidden Link Between Oral Health, Sleep, and Brain Health
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- The Mouth Is Not Separate From the Body Biological dentistry treats the mouth as part of the body’s immune, neurological, and detoxification systems. Dental materials, chronic infections, and toxic exposures can all influence systemic inflammation and long-term health.
- Airway and Breathing Shape Long-Term Health Mouth breathing, sleep apnea, teeth grinding, and bony growths (tori) are often signs of airway compromise. Nasal breathing supports nitric oxide production, oxygen delivery, cardiovascular health, and cognitive resilience.
- Hidden Dental Infections Drive Chronic Inflammation Root canals, cavitations, and gum disease can harbor bacteria that travel beyond the mouth—contributing to neuroinflammation, cardiovascular disease, and even Alzheimer’s pathology.
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