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Prickly Pear is Everywhere! The Health Benefits of Eating Cactus

08/27/2019 Written by Dentists , Members

Not only is cactus edible, but this prickly plant is also a great source of nutrients and hydration. Because of their desert climate, it’s essential that cacti are good at storing water. That means they’re also good at hydrating us. And because they’re high in fiber, full of antioxidants, and packed with carotenoids, cactus can […]

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Why Diabetics are at Higher Risk for Gum Disease

11/20/2014 Written by Members

When most people around the Thanksgiving dinner table are happily enjoying pecan pie, candied sweet potatoes, and pumpkin bread, it’s easy to forget that people with diabetes have to be mindful of the high sugar content of every forkful. Unfortunately, that’s not the only thing they have to worry about. Whether they’re type 1 or […]

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3 Diseases Your Dentist Can Diagnose

02/18/2014 Written by Members

Dentists are normally revered as tooth wizards, the all-knowing oral health experts. You’re always in good hands with a professional implant dentist for instance. But your dentist is trained to do much more than simply ogle your oral orifice. Your dentist – such as those from this serene dental center – can spot evidence of […]

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Gestational Diabetes: Does Your Oral Health Suffer?

01/14/2014 Written by Members

Gestational diabetes, or temporary diabetes developed around the 24th week of pregnancy, puts both mother and baby at a higher risk of developing diabetes at a later stage in life. During this period, high sugar levels in the blood can increase the expectant mother’s risk of developing oral infections, gum diseases, tooth decay, dry mouth […]

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2 P’s to Avoid: Periodontal Disease and Pre-Diabetes

11/05/2013 Written by Members

Many people have the misconception that taking care of your oral health only affects your teeth. Unfortunately, our bodies work as a system, and poor oral health inevitably leads to poor overall health. Pre-diabetes is only one of the many systemic connections between mouth and body. Denmark researchers found that people who had gum disease […]

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Are You at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes?

03/26/2013 Written by Members

Today is American Diabetes Association Alert Day, a one-day “wake-up call” asking the American public to take the Diabetes Risk Test to find out if they are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is a serious disease that strikes nearly 26 million children and adults in the United States, and a quarter of […]

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People who control their diabetes through diet, exercise & medicine are less at-risk for gum disease.

The Link Between Diabetes and Gum Disease

11/26/2012 Written by Members

Diabetics already have a lot to keep track of: blood sugar levels, nutrition, eyesight and weight loss or gain, just for starters. Unfortunately, people suffering from diabetes are also at higher risk for gum disease and are more likely to require gum disease treatment to combat it. Whether they’re type 1 or type 2, diabetics […]

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People who control their diabetes through diet, exercise & medicine are less at-risk for gum disease.

High Blood Sugar Takes its Toll on Your Smile

11/01/2011 Written by Members

When you have diabetes it can take its toll on your whole body, including your teeth and gums. Whether you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, learning how to manage your blood sugar is essential. Your mouth naturally has bacteria that interact with starches and sugar to cause plaque buildup on your teeth. If […]

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Top Health Risks Affecting Americans’ Oral Health

07/06/2011 Written by Members

Do you ever have those days when you feel like a well-oiled machine—healthy and moving at your best possible speed? And then there are the days when one part feels less than optimal, even halting to a painful grind. It’s true: Your body is a connected machine, and when it comes to keeping your overall […]

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