All health begins in the mouth

Good oral health is truly important for general health because feeding started in the mouth. Once someone cannot use their mouth for feeding they are fed through tubes and, therefore, declared sick/unwell in general health. The mouth is the mirror of the general body wellness.

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Dr Juliet Nabbanja Katumba

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All health begins in the mouth

Good oral health is truly important for general health because feeding started in the mouth. Once someone cannot use their mouth for feeding they are fed through tubes and, therefore, declared sick/unwell in general health. The mouth is the mirror of the general body wellness.

Dr Juliet Nabbanja Katumba

NewVision Reporter

@NewVision

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