Factor or Fiction? Gum Disease is Linked to Heart Health

March 20, 2020

Filed under: Uncategorized — Tags: — Madelaine @ 1:56 am

Physician holding digital gum disease.Your smile is essential to your quality of life. Not only does it influence your self-esteem and your outlook on life, but also your ability to perform simple tasks, like chewing, speaking, and even yawning. Believe it or not, your smile also affects your heart health. There is direct evidence linking gum disease to cardiovascular complications, including heart attack and stroke. You can protect your heart health by committing to your oral hygiene.

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Which Foods Will Help Improve My Gum Health?

March 8, 2020

Filed under: Uncategorized — Madelaine @ 2:06 pm
a basket full of fruits, vegetables, and leafy greens

Are you a potato chips and cookies kind of person, or do you prefer to snack on apples and raw celery sticks? If you’re like most people, while you may not eat solely carbs and sweets, you probably don’t incorporate as many healthy options as you should. Because of this, you might find that your waistline isn’t shrinking as you want, but what about the rest of your body? How do the foods you eat help or hinder your smile, for instance? Let a dentist explain which items you should begin eating more of if you want to maintain good gum health.

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