Oral Health is Essential to General Health

Oral health is essential to general health and well-being across the lifespan.
Image: Pregnant woman. During pregnancy, women may be more prone to gum disease and cavities.
Image: Woman holding infant. A mother’s oral health status is a strong predictor of her child’s oral health status.
Image: Molar with decay. If mothers have high levels of untreated cavities or tooth loss, their children are 3X more likely to have cavities.

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