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MOUTH, MIND, AND BODY MATTERS!

  • 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.

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FLORIDA'S CHALLENGES

Are you a Floridian struggling to access good dental care? You aren't alone. 

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These are the most commonly reported barriers to good dental health in Florida:

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WHAT FLORIDIANS ARE SAYING

— N.J., Miami

“Oral health is very important to me. Without sufficient oral health, it's hard to get a job. One of the barriers I have when it comes to going to the dentist would be lack of affordable healthcare.”

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