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Why this approach?
n spite of our “compartmental training”, the reality is that the body is not compartmentalized.
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hings that happen throughout the body may affect our oral health and vice versa. The same blood that flows through the kidneys, heart, and lungs flows through our teeth and gums.
To be truly healthy, we must have healthy teeth and gums and a harmonious chewing system.
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