Gut health: A key link between oral and systemic wellness
March is National Nutrition Month and as a Complete Health Dental Provider, there is a need to emphasize the importance of nutrition for oral and overall well-being. The mouth is the start of the digestive system and what enters there, makes its way through the system...
What is Malocclusion?
Malocclusion is defined as imperfect positioning of the teeth when the jaws are closed; in plain terms “crooked teeth”. Why is this a problem? Malocclusion creates abnormal stress on teeth and jaws which in turn leads to chipping and premature wear. Premature wear can...
National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day
National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day occurs annually on the third Friday in April. The day aims to raise awareness and effectively rid homes of unused or expired prescriptions and over-the-counter medications sitting around that have the potential for misuse...
Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Mouth cancer can affect 650, 000 people worldwide according to the Mouth Cancer Foundation and according to Eva Grazel, a survivor of oral cancer and motivational speaker, oral cancer kills one American every hour of every day. Marg happened to run into @evagrayzel...
CardioSmart Blood Pressure Infographic
Thank you to CardioSmart.org for this wonderful graphic and teaching all of us that once you know your numbers, you can make a plan to keep them in a healthy range. Small changes in your eating habits and physical activity routine can make a big difference. Click here...
Affirmations are Powerful
AFFIRMATIONS ARE POWERFUL! They are positive words or phrases that can be used to remind us of what is true. Affirmations can have a tremendous influence on overall well-being and self-esteem. As powerful as they are for adults, they can be just as powerful—and...
WHO Said What?
Earlier this week, the WHO released an article that got air time on news services. The WHO, as a world organization, makes recommendations for the global community. We fully support the diligence needed during this pandemic. The WHO did indicate that ultimate...
Oral Health During a Pandemic
With the outbreak of the coronavirus, treatment for inflammation and the prevention of infection and disease is more important than ever. The human body can only handle so much inflammation, and the healthier a person is - the less chronic inflammation taxing the body...
Welcome to Oral Systemic Health Week 2018!
When I think of all the lifesaving information I hope to share with you this week, there is a single topic that stands apart…and it’s the opportunity to BREATHE! This simple need seems to sum up life as we know it! While this topic and the topic of sleep apnea therapy...
The Oral Systemic Connection of Pregnancy
Congratulations! You just found out that you are expecting a baby! You have so much to look forward to! Don't forget the dental health of you and your unborn baby! WHAT? Pregnancy is the period from conception (when a woman's egg is fertilized) to birth....