The connection between oral and overall health is clear. Promoting good oral care can keep you more healthy and productive, which can help you to control health costs.
Oral health is about more than just teeth and gums. It’s also essential for a range of other health and well-being reasons*:
- Cardiovascular disease: Some research suggests that heart disease, clogged arteries, and infections may be linked to inflammation and infections from oral bacteria.
- Osteoporosis: Weak and brittle bones may be linked to tooth loss.
- Diabetes: Research shows that people with gum disease find it more difficult to control their blood sugar levels.
- Alzheimer’s disease: Tooth loss before the age of 35 may be a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease.
Good financial health and security begins with the benefits offered at your workplace. You can take advantage of the affordable group rates available than if you purchase dental coverage on your own, since the financial risk is spread over the entire workgroup, rather than one individual.
Plus, purchasing dental insurance at the workplace is easy and convenient– and you can enjoy the ease of payroll deductions.
*Mayo Clinic, Oral Health: A Window to Your Overall Health,www.mayoclinic.com. 2018.
Top tips for keeping your teeth and gums healthy
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