Al Dente: Be healthier with dental insurance

Al Dente: Be healthier with dental insurance
February 4, 2008
By David Leader, DMD
Wicked Local Malden

Today, everyone is more aware of the close relationship between dental health and medical health. It is common for physicians to refer their patients to a dentist before a major procedure to ensure that dental health is optimal. Poor dental health may affect the heart. Uncontrolled gum disease may make it difficult for diabetics to control their blood sugar level. It has even been suggested that there is a link between gum disease and low birth weight.