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.
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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
The holidays are almost upon us. Take a moment to plan your Thanksgiving menu now, and vow to make it a healthier celebration this year.
Both your waistline and your teeth will thank you!
Remember that sugary and starchy foods add to the sticky plaque in your mouth that causes cavities. You can help keep your teeth healthy by improving your diet.
Here are some ideas for a healthier Thanksgiving menu:
Substitute bread and rolls made with white flower with wheat or grain alternatives. Avoiding starchy foods is good for your diet and your teeth.
Love sweet potatoes? Eat them without the marshmallows and you’ll have less sugar in your meal. Here’s a healthy sweet potato recipe from the Food Network’s Alton Brown.
Vegetables are a great addition to every meal. Here’s a healthy green bean recipe without the usual addition of canned soup.
Is stuffing your Thanksgiving staple? Try this gluten-free stuffing recipe from the Food Network. It’s tasty and has no sugar.
If you like to end your meal with a classic apple pie, try this Better Apple Pie recipe. It uses about half the crust of the traditional favorite, yet still gives you the crunch and flavorful apple taste of the original.
Try to avoid serving sugary sodas and juices with your Thanksgiving dinner. And even though you want to fall asleep in an easy chair after your big meal, don’t forget to brush and floss your teeth first! Learn more about food friends and foes for your teeth.
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When Halloween rolls around each year, it seems the cavity-creep terrorizing Sacramento dentists go to ground.
Kids get all hyped up on sugary sweet treats, parents curtail the diligent dietary supervision, and only the most unaffected by all the Halloween spirit neighborhood curmudgeon could possibly serve up something so offensive as dental floss…
But whether we’re talking taped together pennies, candied apples, king size candy bars, or take one and leave the rest mixed treat bags, Sacramento parents need to push the moderation button when candy overload set in with your kids before you’re seeing the dentist sooner rather than later. [Read more…] about Dental Health Tips for Tricky Halloween Treats
This Sacramento dentist advises you to slosh some sugary slurry over those chompers and nosh on some rock candy if you want to watch the cavity creeps make some holes in your teeth.
What we eat not only has a direct impact on our collective expanding waistlines, or our cholesterol numbers, energy levels, sleeping patterns, blood pressure, and risk for heart disease, among other overall health maladies…the foods we eat can have a significant impact on the appearance of our smiles!
Sacramento Dentist Discusses Overall Health & Oral Health Connection
The foods and beverages we sometimes habitually indulge in have a significant impact on the health of our teeth and gums too; gum disease and tooth decay probably being the most obvious results of a poor diet combined with less than optimal oral health habits. [Read more…] about Sacramento Dentist: Eat This Not That for Optimal Oral Health