The mouth's effect on systemic health is the fastest growing sector of the dental industry-yet many people are unaware of this connection. Saved by the Mouth is your guide to understanding the mouth-body connection(TM). Dr. Katie Lee explains in plain language how our mouths are the gateway for bacteria to enter and circulate in the body, increasing the potential for developing diseases such as diabetes, cancer, dementia, and more. Learn how bacteria and enzymes in the mouth impact your body's immune and inflammatory response and what you can do about it. Dr. Lee offers solutions to address your oral health to increase your longevity, including relatively easy changes in lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation. Learn how the scope of dentistry is expanding, what tests to ask for in the dental office, and create a wellness plan that takes your mouth-body connection(TM) into account. "The Mouth-Body Connection" is a registered trademark of Pacific Dental Services LLC and is used with permission herein.