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Episode 140: Are Your Teeth Making You Sick? The Hidden Mouth–Body Connection
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Could an infection in your mouth affect more than your teeth and gums—even when nothing hurts?
In this episode of Get Savvy…Demystifying Healthcare, Sandy talks with Dr. Charles “Chuck” Reinertsen about the often-overlooked connection between dental health and whole-body health. Dr. Chuck explains why the absence of pain doesn’t necessarily mean your mouth is healthy and why dental and medical care should not be treated as entirely separate worlds.
You’ll hear practical ways to become more proactive about your oral health, including getting a thorough dental examination…
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