It is a common misconception that oral health and general physiological health are separate entities, when in fact oral health involves cells that contribute to the very existence of an individual, thus making it a part of physiology. The mouth is atypically full of natural bacteria, biofilms and various types of plaque, which makes it just as vulnerable to infection and disease as any part of the body that is at risk from bacteria and inflammation. Oral health is an integral part of general health, and should not be isolated as it contributes to determining the overall health condition of an individual.
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