Your Herndon dentist tells you that it’s important to take care of your oral health for your teeth’s sake — but did you know it’s good for your health both physically and mentally? There are countless cases that exemplify that if you have an infection in your mouth, it can increase your risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, and many more health concerns. After years of speculation about the relationship between your mouth and the rest of your body, we better understand how dentistry affects our overall health and mental stability.