People have this belief that dentists are a sub-species to medical doctors. Here’s the reality – as your teeth go, so does your health. If you are unable to chew your food properly, then your body doesn’t get the proper nutrients it needs to perform properly. If that doesn’t happen, then disease sets in.

Here are six stories that show why you need to go to the dentist on a regular basis. Not doing so, can lead to overall health issues later on down the line.

Read more here: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/scary-dentist-stories