 November
is Diabetes Awareness Month
More than 23 million Americans live with diabetes. Changing
eating habits can be the most challenging aspect of diabetes
self-management, but diabetes is manageable.
Dr. Holevas is hosting an informational session on December
3, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
It's a two-way street when it comes to diabetes and the health
of one's mouth. For more information, contact
us.
Nourish Your Smile with a Balanced Diet
It's well known that a nutritiously balanced diet is essential
for your overall well being. Research is showing that a good
diet may be crucial for maintaining good oral health as well.
A diet rich in essential nutrients strengthens the immune
system, making it more effective in fighting infections.
Periodontal disease, commonly known as gum disease, is a
bacterial infection that destroys the tissues and bone that
support the teeth. Even though it originates locally in the
mouth, research shows that it's a systemic infection due to
the fact that the immune system plays a crucial role in the
tissue destruction. In essence, it is the body's response
to the oral bacteria that causes most of the damage in the
tissues and the bone that surround the teeth. Therefore, a
strong immune system is crucial in preventing and fighting
any oral infection.
There are some aspects of daily nutrition that are especially
important for good oral health. Make your diet rich in calcium
and vitamins like A, C, D and E along with other antioxidants
for the health of your gums and bones. Although poor nutrition
does not cause periodontal disease directly, many researchers
believe that the disease progresses faster and could be more
severe in people with nutrient-poor diets.
Super Foods
"Super foods" are power foods that provide a super
punch of key nutrients to your diet. One such "super
food" is cranberries. Cranberries are not your average
fruit. They help cleanse and purify the body. They also contain
more naturally occurring anti-oxidants than most other fruit.
Cranberries: Something to Smile About
Laboratory studies suggest that cranberries may keep certain
oral bacteria from attaching to tooth and gum surfaces.
This Month's Featured Recipe by our
Dental Hygienist Barbara:
Our Gift to You and Your Family
Two for one Teeth Whitening
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