A clean mouth equals a clean bill of health, according to a study done by Sparrow Health and Delta Dental.
The research involved handing out toothbrushes and other oral care products to new patients at the hospital. The results produced a reduction the cases of pneumonia caught in the hospital.
Taking care of your teeth and mouth can help yourself get better when sick.
Due to the program's success, Sparrow and Delta Dental announced a continuation of their partnership and an expansion of their research.
