We all know that keeping up with regular visits to our Sacramento dentist will keep our teeth in tip-top shape, but did you know that by reducing fat from our diets we are also helping our bodies fight gum disease?
Now this doesn’t mean if we go out and dive into the next fad diet, that we no longer need to see our friendly neighborhood Sacramento dentist as often. Since weight loss is such a popular topic of conversation these days, we can now add gum disease to the list of benefits involved with a reduction in body mass and fat cells.
Professional office and staff. I have been a patient for over 7 years and the dental work and cleanings are exceptional. People are always complimenting my white teeth and smile. Dr. Celaj is by far the best dentist in Sacramento providing great work at very reasonable rates. – Tawanda Tillman
Sacramento Dentist Discusses the Connection Between Oral Health & Overall Health
Regular dental visits help catch oral health issues like gum disease, tiny cavities, and even signs of oral cancer before they have a chance to become bigger problems. What might start off as a microscopic cavity that can be filled in one visit could potentially lead to total tooth loss if treatment is ignored.
This is only preliminary research in the fat cells and gum disease connection and certainly more needs to be done, but at the very least it is another sign of how the health of our teeth and gums has a huge impact on our overall health.
A new paradigm between dentistry and medicine is now developing regarding patient care. As the oral systemic connection is more clearly understood, dentists who are trained in diagnosing oral and periodontal disease will play a greater role in the overall health of their patients.
At Arden Dentistry, we prioritize not only your dental health but also your overall well-being. As part of our comprehensive approach to patient care, we conduct thorough oral cancer screenings during your regular dental check-ups, ensuring early detection of any potential signs or symptoms. Our experienced team is trained to recognize subtle indicators and risk factors, enabling us to take proactive measures to safeguard your health. These essential screenings are performed every six months, allowing us to closely monitor any changes and provide timely interventions if necessary. With our commitment to preventive care, you can trust that your oral health is in caring and capable hands at Arden Dentistry.
Many times, the first signs of unnatural systemic health conditions reveal themselves in changes within the oral cavity.
New Year’s resolutions are not made to be broken, especially dental-centric ones that will improve our oral and overall health.
If we simply manage to maintain a diligent daily regimen of brushing, flossing, and visiting our friendly neighborhood dentists, we can take our new found dental health resolutions well into June…and beyond!
In keeping with a traditional health improvement theme for this year’s resolutions, let’s examine 3 simple ways we can all resolve to take better care of our teeth and gums…aside from these 5 tips to quit smoking, that is.
We all know that too much of a good thing can actually be a bad thing, especially when we’re non-stop noshing on those tasty confectionery treats of the Holiday season.
Is it the weather (in certain locales), is it human nature, or is it simply just a good time of year to get together with family, friends, and the ones we love to relax our dietary diligence and indulge in some less than healthy treats?
If we manage to adhere – at least most of the time – to the “everything in moderation” axiom…especially moderation…we can all take comfort in the fact that we can treat our taste buds to the too easy to ignore treats while at the same time preventing the cavity creeps and Gingerbread Man (or Woman) from launching a total tooth takeover during the Holiday season.
Eat Smarter For Healthier Teeth This Holiday Season
We still should enjoy all of these tasty toothy treats during our Holiday feasts, but maybe just remember to slosh with some water or maybe cut the cookie intake off at a few dozen…just to prevent the aforementioned cavity creep entrenchment. [Read more…] about Toothy Treats for Holiday Feasts
Sacramento Dentist Accepts Delta Dental, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna, MetLife, Cigna, & Humana
Did you know that your dental insurance benefits expire at the end of each year?
This means that any existing dental insurance coverage you have remaining will be lost entirely come January 1 2014.
In addition to the hustle and bustle of the Holidays, this end of each year serves as a time for Sacramento residents to make sure they have utilized all of their dental insurance benefits. Your Sacramento dentist, Dr. Arben Celaj discusses the advantages of using your benefits before the end of the year.
This means that any existing dental insurance coverage you have remaining will be lost entirely come January 1 2014.
This is actually a condition of how dental insurance is structured, and not only here in Sacramento. It doesn’t matter if you have Delta Dental, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna, MetLife, Cigna, or Humana – just to name a few of the dental insurance providers we accept at our Arden Square Sacramento dentist office all dental insurance benefits expire at the end of each and every year.
Sacramento Dentist Accepts Almost All Dental PPOs
As dental patients ourselves in Sacramento, we understand that dental insurance is an essential part of taking care of our teeth and gums – along with the rest of our overall health too!
But we also understand that sometimes a dental insurance policy from Delta Dental, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna, MetLife, Cigna, Humana, or any of the insurance carriers may be cost-prohibitive to some Sacramento residents.
Have you ever considered the science behind a smile?
Have you ever wondered why your smile can make others smile?
Thanks to a recent blog post by Delta Dental, we can now pinpoint the smile science.
A smile does a lot more than tell someone about your mood. It exemplifies happiness and gratefulness that we may not be able to show using words alone. That’s not all smiling can do. It may even extend your lifespan if you do it often enough.
After studying the effects of smiling, scientists have come to some not-so-surprising conclusions.
Thanksgiving Thursday will surely have us all going back for seconds…and sometimes more. Besides from the expanding effect of our collective waistlines, the foods we eat on Thanksgiving can have a significant impact on the health of our teeth and gums too.
Foods like fresh cranberry sauce, fibrous vegetables like broccoli or carrots, and of course turkey, are all popular Thanksgiving Day foods that also happen to be beneficial for dental health – and overall health.
Who’d a thunk it…gobbling down gigantic portions of turkey can actually help build strong teeth and healthy gums!?!
With all of this overeating and extended sitting, unending noshing and prolonged pigging out…at least for some of us…we can take comfort in the fact that most of us are probably eating some really good foods for the health of our teeth and gums. [Read more…] about Giving Thanks For Healthy Teeth On Thanksgiving!
