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Mouth-Body Connection
 

Mouth-Body Connection® Quiz

Mouth-Body Connection® Quiz

Do you know your
Mouth-Body Connection?

There's much more to your oral health than most people realize! So, take the quiz below and let us know what you find most surprising.

Mouth-Body Connection® Quiz

Question 1

What percent of the US adult population over the age of 30 has some type of gum (periodontal) disease?

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Mouth-Body Connection® Quiz

Question 1

A saliva test now exists that can identify if you have the oral bacteria that causes gum (periodontal) disease.

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Mouth-Body Connection® Quiz

Question 1

Studies now show that gum (periodontal) disease is associated with:

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Mouth-Body Connection® Quiz

Question 1

Gum (periodontal) disease is associated with miscarriage and low birth weight.

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Mouth-Body Connection® Quiz

Question 1

Bleeding gums are the most common symptom of:

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Mouth-Body Connection® Quiz

Question 1

Scientists now believe that inflammation is the root cause of all major diseases.

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Mouth-Body Connection® Quiz

Question 1

With proper oral care, you can:

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Mouth-Body Connection® Quiz

Question 1

Brushing 2x/day and seeing your dentist regularly can help reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

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Mouth-Body Connection® Quiz

Question 1

Bad breath can be a sign of gum (periodontal) disease.

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Mouth-Body Connection® Quiz

Question 1

If you brush and floss every day, you can’t get gum (periodontal) disease.

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Mouth-Body Connection® Quiz

 

 

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