Health starts in the mouth, experts say, and there are many layers to this idea. According to a 2021 report on “Oral Health in America,” by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the condition of your mouth plays a vital role in your physical, mental, and even financial health.
According to the Mayo Clinic, your mouth provides “a window to your overall health.” Studies suggest that when the mouth shows signs of illness and inflammation due to an infection, organs and tissues deeper inside the body can soon suffer a similar fate. In traditional Chinese medicine, examining the mouth is seen as a critical part of diagnosing disease or evaluating a person’s well-being.
