Category Archives: Nutrition & Health

Link Between Periodontal Disease and Diabetes

Did you know diabetes and gum disease go hand in hand as most diabetic patients have periodontal disease?  It’s a sad thing but it’s the truth.  The exact reasons are unknown but blood sugar level could be a key determinant … Continue reading

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Sodas and Your Teeth

Have you ever seen the experiment with the tooth rotting away in a soda drink?  It’s true that sodas are not good for you.  That’s no secret.  But giving them up can be hard if you’re a daily drinker.  We … Continue reading

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Keep Your Heart Healthy To Prevent Tooth Loss

Keep Your Heart Healthy To Prevent Tooth Loss (…and have something to celebrate every Valentine’s Day and not just this one today.) …According to a 2005 study done by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a link has been … Continue reading

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How Calcium Can Help Your Teeth…

We tend to think of calcium for strong bones… but what about teeth?  It’s essential. And manyof us are not thinking about calcium. Good sources of calcium in our food diet include cheese, yogurt, broccoli, leafy greens like kale (kale … Continue reading

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