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I'm creating a petition to make health insurance include dental and ophthalmic in one. The human body is a whole entity.

Created by D.W. on September 28, 2016

Our human body is one entire system working together in unison. As an example: failing teeth can play a large part in malnutrition, infections in sinus cavities and other areas. Other results can be but not limited to depression, isolation and other self image anxieties. Did you know that if a dental patient has undergone a joint replacement it is highly recommended (unless a case of emergency) to undergo a two week antibiotic regimen? Why is that? Because massive, even life threatening infection can occur in the recipient's body.
As for ophthalmic disorders have connections to a person's overall health. Again, it also can lead to anxiety and depression, low self worth. Inability to drive. Inability to shop for groceries, meal preparation. Medication errors (such as proper dosages).

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