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OCTOBER

O c t o b e r NATIONAL DENTAL HYGIENE MONTH October is National Dental Hygiene Month, so all of us here at Bluffdale Dental would like to take a moment to recognize the important role that oral hygiene plays in your health overall. You may be surprised as to how important your mouth is in relation to the rest of your body. Take a look at this article from Colgate.com and let us know what you think. Did you learn something new? Were you surprised? Full link:  http://www.colgateprofessional.com/patient-education/articles/why-a-healthy-mouth-is-good-for-your-body Oral hygiene and your overall health - Taking good care of your mouth, teeth and gums is a worthy goal in and of itself. Good oral and dental hygiene can help prevent bad breath, tooth decay and gum disease—and can help you keep your teeth as you get older. Researchers are also discovering new reasons to brush and floss. A healthy mouth may help you ward off medical disorders. The flip side? An unhealthy mouth, e