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.
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!
The verdict is in, the debate is over, but the answer from this Sacramento dentist may surprise you.
No matter the individual triggers sparking feelings of dental fear, and despite the ways in which we can overcome our collective dental anxiety while saving ourselves money in the long run, there is reportedly one segment of society here in Sacramento (and elsewhere) that experiences some degree of dental dread above all others.
Do You Fear Your Sacramento Dentist?
Missed dental appointments, cancelled check-ups, unneeded stress ; these are just some of the side effects experienced by those who experience dental anxiety, aside of course from declining oral (and overall) health.
Check out this circular cycle of dental neglect, courtesy of BioMedCentral.com
In these days when we’re publicly chatting away through micro earpieces and showing off our latest retina recognizing tablet PC to remain nameless, nobody should be ignoring dental care here in Sacramento or anywhere else.
The technology is in place to make even a root canal painless, and to reverse a dozen years of dental neglect with a lot less time…not to mention cost.
Sacramento Dentist Asks Who Is More Afraid – Women or Men?
If we avoid regular dental checkups, we not only do our oral health a disservice, we’ll also spend more money on dental health care in the long run to treat those problems that develop from not keeping up the preventative dental maintenance with regular dental checkups & exams.
When the necessary preventative dental maintenance is ignored, and we fail to take care of our teeth, the problems that develop will certainly require more than just a simple dental checkup, exam, cleaning, and x-rays. What starts off as a tiny speck of tooth decay that could have been addressed with a routine dental filling, without attention could sooner rather than later lead to total tooth loss. Sacramento dentist, Dr. Arben Celaj, gives us an overview of what to expect for your next dental checkup, exam, & cleaning.
Meet Your Sacramento Tooth Specialist – The Dental Hygienist
Dental hygienists are there on the front lines of tooth decay and gum disease, often being the first ones to spot potentially pervasive palate problems.
We’ve all heard the gum disease numbers being called out when sitting in our favorite Sacramento dentist office chair;…2…3…3…2…hoping we don’t score higher than a 3 or maybe 4…because a 5 means we have an increased risk for gum disease.
Yes – your oral health has a direct impact on your overall health, and gum disease could have connections to heart disease.
Can Your Sacramento Dentist Tell If Your Ticker is Healthy?
You’re certainly best served seeing your general practitioner, family doctor, or cardiologist, but your Sacramento dentist can identify the heightened risk for heart disease (and other overall health issues) that gum disease presents.
Overall health starts with what we put in our mouths, and we can gain insights into possible future health issues by keeping regular visits to our Sacramento dentist.
It has been reported that 3 out of every 4 Americans have signs of mild periodontal disease or gingivitis. Almost 30% show signs of the more severe disease, chronic periodontitis. We now have reason to believe that the health of your teeth and gums may have a significant effect on the overall health of your body.
Making the grade when it comes to maintaining children’s oral health here in Sacramento can sometimes seem like a tough proposition for both kids and parents.
The most common complaints we hear in our Sacramento dentist office are, kids hate brushing their teeth, and parents have more pressing concerns than scheduling regular dental appointments, right?
Wrong.
Sacramento dentist Dr. Arben Celaj knows good oral health habits start early, but that doesn’t mean it’s ever too late to flip the dental health and overall health script – especially with the building body of research highlighting the oral systemic connection.
With a down economy impacting everything from national credit ratings to historically low mortgage rates, are our collective financial woes really responsible for impacting the quality of our children’s oral health, and in turn, their performance at school too? [Read more…] about Sacramento Dentist Offers Tips to Improve Children’s Oral Health
