By Danielle Amini-Luther
03 Apr, 2018
Dental Health, General Health
Atherosclerosis, Dental Health, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Inflammation, Lung Disease, Oral Hygiene, Oral-Systemic Health, Periodontal Disease, Plaque Formation, Stroke, Systemic Health, Teeth, Vascular Disease
Dental health can no longer be viewed as separate from overall health. Studies show a very strong correlation between periodontal disease and several of the leading causes of death, including heart disease, cancer, lung diseases, diabetes, and stroke.
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Vertical dimension of occlusion, VDO, is defined as the relationship between the maxillary (top) and mandibular (bottom) teeth in a closed mouth. Loss of VDO can result in premature aging of the face as the bite becomes collapsed.
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