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![You may be aware of the strong connection between your oral health and your overall health, but have you considered that the same connection exists between mental health and your oral health?](http://images.ctfassets.net/ax0p9zmerlq3/cSHWQXXPdsx5hTa5D5QSE/d4a671d6487b8764fc15a2f618897796/TPOS_Mental_Health_Impacts_Your_Smile_Banner.png?w=600&q=80)
Mental health & your smile - the connection
You may be aware of the strong connection between your oral health and your overall health, but have you considered that the same connection exists between mental health and your oral health?
September 20th, 2022
![Rehydration is the replacement of fluids and electrolytes lost via exercise, illness or other conditions that can deplete the body. While there are many different rehydration choices, it’s important to know which ones are best for your oral health .](http://images.ctfassets.net/ax0p9zmerlq3/32JBb6LSKJ0QgNkUdGEPiL/f28e274bdaeff03e4d1876d94cd5d433/TPOS_Rehydration_Drinks_and_Oral_Health.jpg?w=600&q=80)
Rehydration - which drinks are best for your oral health?
Rehydration is the replacement of fluids and electrolytes lost via exercise, illness or other conditions that can deplete the body. While there are many different rehydration choices, it’s important to know which ones are best for your oral health .
July 21st, 2022
![As you incorporate new habits and changes to your lifestyle in order to ensure the health of you and your baby, be sure that you are also considering your oral health! Studies have shown strong correlations between the oral health of parents and children - even during pregnancy. Use these tips to care for yourself, and to give your little one a head start toward a healthy smile.](http://images.ctfassets.net/ax0p9zmerlq3/1mqKeNy5ZOzSiuzJnzvlu5/806961cb63fa4fd0e672b60c0cfa9fe2/Pregnancy_and_Oral_Health_Banner.png?w=600&q=80)
10 Tips for Oral Health and Pregnancy
As you incorporate new habits and changes to your lifestyle in order to ensure the health of you and your baby, be sure that you are also considering your oral health! Studies have shown strong correlations between the oral health of parents and children - even during pregnancy. Use these tips to care for yourself, and to give your little one a head start toward a healthy smile.
July 11th, 2022
![Some research and studies have shown that marijuana use can have positive medical effects, but how does its use impact your oral health?
Using marijuana can cause problems such as dry mouth, gum disease and even thrush.
Find out about the possible risks and some tips to keep in mind to try to minimize damage to your mouth.](http://images.ctfassets.net/ax0p9zmerlq3/5aSq9ldlCA0D74yeq4PnHI/5cedcc0f61b725014d7ef364b68c2e44/Cannabis_and_Oral_Health_Banner.png?w=600&q=80)
Cannabis (marijuana) and your oral health
Some research and studies have shown that marijuana use can have positive medical effects, but how does its use impact your oral health? Using marijuana can cause problems such as dry mouth, gum disease and even thrush. Find out about the possible risks and some tips to keep in mind to try to minimize damage to your mouth.
June 8th, 2022
![As life and adult years progress, it's important not to neglect oral health. Genetics and lifestyle can contribute to the development of chronic diseases and many of the most common diseases can have connections to one’s oral health.](http://images.ctfassets.net/ax0p9zmerlq3/5wlNukfYI74e3sd7cMS9D6/3841c77523ba56b47a323c853a1284be/Dental_Health_in_Middle_Aged_Banner.png?w=600&q=80)
Oral health in middle-age (30-50 year olds)
As life and adult years progress, it's important not to neglect oral health. Genetics and lifestyle can contribute to the development of chronic diseases and many of the most common diseases can have connections to one’s oral health.
May 23rd, 2022
![Did you know that those who have gum (periodontal) disease are at greater risk for diabetes? The reverse is also true. Gum disease is a risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes. This demonstrates the strong connection between diabetes and dental health.](http://images.ctfassets.net/ax0p9zmerlq3/lcbdMAh0MWxBf24ygfjsB/fc91670b22dbea5ee2e1da9be4c3ab83/TPOS_Diabetes_and_Oral_Health_Banner.png?w=600&q=80)
The connection between diabetes and oral health
Did you know that those who have gum (periodontal) disease are at greater risk for diabetes? The reverse is also true. Gum disease is a risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes. This demonstrates the strong connection between diabetes and dental health.
May 2nd, 2022
![For people who take bone-strengthening medications such as those used to treat osteoporosis, related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) can develop after dental treatments that involve the bone. This is known as antiresorptive therapy and is common today. Let's take a look at this connection between certain medications and oral health.](http://images.ctfassets.net/ax0p9zmerlq3/5SspxYaml9qBLdFweS83cE/7799928c5e84595b8318a07bcd4d0bbf/Osteoporosis_and_oral_health_banner.png?w=600&q=80)
Osteoporosis medications & oral health
For people who take bone-strengthening medications such as those used to treat osteoporosis, related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) can develop after dental treatments that involve the bone. This is known as antiresorptive therapy and is common today. Let's take a look at this connection between certain medications and oral health.
April 18th, 2022
![Dry mouth is more than just a pesky little problem for senior citizens and others— it can lead to many more serious oral health problems! Here, we explore symptoms to look out for and ways to deal with dry mouth to keep your teeth and gums healthy.](http://images.ctfassets.net/ax0p9zmerlq3/3JFmNKOgwTex8Zkaz3yxOq/8a5e008ddb121762c6b12376daeb7776/TPOS_Dry_Mouth_Banner.png?w=600&q=80)
Clinician's Corner: Tips for dealing with dry mouth
Dry mouth is more than just a pesky little problem for senior citizens and others— it can lead to many more serious oral health problems! Here, we explore symptoms to look out for and ways to deal with dry mouth to keep your teeth and gums healthy.
April 4th, 2022
![Most people may not be aware of the distinct connection between the health of their gums and the health of their heart. If you care for your oral health, you are also caring for the rest of your body because of the link between dental and overall health.](http://images.ctfassets.net/ax0p9zmerlq3/6cuwokWIdCH80AiUqONWMZ/37dbb9dddb03ed63cb0154ec615f0c32/Gum_disease__tooth_loss___heart_health.png?w=600&q=80)
Gum disease, tooth loss and heart health
Most people may not be aware of the distinct connection between the health of their gums and the health of their heart. If you care for your oral health, you are also caring for the rest of your body because of the link between dental and overall health.
March 16th, 2022