More and more, the medical and scientific worlds are discovering how interconnected the human body is. That means that what happens in one area holds as much significance in another as its place of origin. Thus, your State College dentist warns that if you are in need of having a dental procedure done that involves certain parts of your oral cavity, it’s important to know the condition of your heart to prevent serious problems from occurring. Learn what procedures this applies to and oral practices that can protect your heart.

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You’ve read about how important your preventive care visits with your local oral expert are to maintaining excellent oral health. You’ve also learned of the many aspects of your health that will be assessed from the neck up – one being an examination for oral cancer. To be on the safe side, though, you want to know how often you need this checkup done. Thankfully, your State College dentist will weigh in with answers to that question and provide other valuable information about the best practices to prevent oral cancer.

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