Replace your toothbrush regularly (every 6 weeks is usually recommended)
Be sure to tell your dentist if you have diabetes or a heart condition and what, if any, medications you are taking for it.
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Did you know that there's a lot more to good oral hygiene than twice-daily brushing, twice-yearly dental visits and flossing? Here at Cigna, we thought it might be helpful to compile information to help you protect those pearly whites.
Dental Cavity Risk Assessment Tool
Although gum disease is not an independent risk factor for heart disease or stroke, there are consistent findings showing an association. Gum disease may also exacerbate existing heart conditions. Here at Cigna we want to protect not just your teeth and gums but your overall health and well-being. We have developed an assessment to help start you thinking about your risks and preventative measures you can take.