Learn how your oral health affects your overall health.

5 questions to ask your dentist

Most people don’t know that the health of their mouth affects the health of their body. That’s why it’s so important for you to ask the right questions so you can take better care of your teeth, which could prevent cardiovascular disease, stroke, pregnancy complications, and other health problems. To help, we’ve compiled a list of the top questions you should be asking your dentist in order to better care for your mouth and overall health. In this guide that’s easy to review, print, and save, you will find:

• Five important questions you should ask your dentist and doctor
• Why these questions are important
• A short form to download this helpful tool, which you can share with your family and friends and take to the dentist

Say Ahh – The cavity in health care reform

Watch this one-hour informative movie to learn about the state of oral health care in America.

Learn how simple changes to your routine can make a big difference to your overall health.

AAOSH’s and the Oral-Systemic Link

Learn more about the oral–systemic link from The American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH).

Learn about the oral systemic connection and why it matters to your overall health in this article.

Listen to the AAOSH podcast to learn all the latest research on  oral health.

Helping children take care of their teeth

Watch this video to learn some helpful tips to make oral health fun for your kids.

Printable Kids Activity Sheets

Educate your children about dental health with these activity sheets.

Oral and general health

Watch this video to learn how poor oral health is linked to several general health conditions.

Oral health affects the rest of your body?

Watch this video to learn how oral health is linked to overall health.

Teeth: Your body’s early warning system

Watch this video to learn how teeth support your body.

Why is oral health important? Ask Coley

Watch this video to learn oral health tips to pass along to your children.

Your health family: The connection between oral health and your body

Watch this video to see how cleaning your teeth and gums can make a big difference in the your body’s health.

TV show highlights link between oral and overall health

Watch this clip from the show “New Amsterdam” about a bad tooth that’s connected to other health problems.

The Forgotten Office | Debbie Ozment | TEDxUCO

Watch this clip about The Forgotten Office with Debbie Ozment at TEDxUCO