
11 September 2025
DR WENDY CHRISTIEN - The Mouth-Body Connection: How Dental Health Impacts Your Entire System
Cape Pulpit / Kaapse Kansel
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Dr. Wendy delves into the critical yet often overlooked connection between oral health and overall physical well-being. Moving beyond cosmetic concerns, the discussion reveals that the mouth is a window to the body's health, with dental issues serving as early warning signs for systemic diseases.
Dr. Wendy explains that harmful bacteria from gum disease (periodontal disease) and cavities can enter the bloodstream, causing systemic inflammation and directly impacting other bodily systems.
Dr. Wendy explains that harmful bacteria from gum disease (periodontal disease) and cavities can enter the bloodstream, causing systemic inflammation and directly impacting other bodily systems.