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MOUTH, MIND, AND BODY MATTERS!

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Your mouth is a window into what's going on in the rest of your body.
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Taking good care of your mouth, teeth and gums can help prevent bad breath, tooth decay and gum disease—and can help you keep your teeth as you get older.
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An unhealthy mouth, especially if you have gum disease, may increase your risk of serious health problems such as heart attack, stroke, poorly controlled diabetes and preterm labor.
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In fact, more than 90 percent of all systemic diseases show their first signs in the mouth.
FLORIDA'S CHALLENGES
Are you a Floridian struggling to access good dental care? You aren't alone.
These are the most commonly reported barriers to good dental health in Florida:
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