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Natural Remedies March 10, 2017 0Comments

Benefits of Eating More Dairy Products

The older you get, the more you realize that the meals you had growing up were maybe not so bad after all.

While Mom may not have had the resources about nutrition that are available to you today, especially via the internet, she really did know her stuff when you think about it.  So, where did Mom learn about the types of foods that make up the food pyramid – perhaps in her home economics class?  If you look back on meals when you were a youngster versus the suggested food groups to include in your daily diet, you might just concede that Mom was a smarter cookie than you ever gave her credit for.

For example, she filled your tummy with nutritious food, based on the five recommended food groups, a chart which really has not varied much through the years, and which guidelines are currently found at www.choosemyplate.gov and are listed below:

  • Vegetables (including legumes/beans);
  • Fruits (all fruits and juices);
  • Grains (mostly wholegrain and/or high-fiber cereal and bread);
  • Protein (lean meats and poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, nuts/seeds and legumes/beans); and
  • Dairy (milk, yogurt, cheese and/or alternatives, mostly reduced fat).

Indeed you are what you eat, and a diet consisting of these foods will give you the nutrition needed to stay healthy from youth to old age.

Natural Remedies March 10, 2017 0Comments 0Likes
ask a dentist, Dental Care for Seniors, Healthy food choices February 24, 2016 0Comments

How to Keep Teeth Healthy as You Age

Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful older people are works of art.” How true! If you care for yourself, mind, body, and spirit, you just might live to be a hundred… without looking it. So how do you go about caring for yourself in order to age gracefully? How about starting with your teeth? Did you know that, if not properly cared for, your teeth can make you look older even more than your skin? In a recent survey on perception of age, participants were shown photos of adults ages 40 to 90. When asked how old they thought the people in the pictures were, those with bad teeth were thought to be as much as 20 years older than they actually were in reality! But a younger, more attractive appearance isn’t the only reason to keep your teeth healthy as you age. It’s also been learned in recent medical studies that tooth decay may be directly linked to some medical conditions, including heart disease and diabetes. That’s why dental offices recommend the following tips for keeping your teeth healthy as you move from one stage of your life into the next.

ask a dentist, Dental Care for Seniors, Healthy food choices February 24, 2016 0Comments 0Likes
dental health, Flossing, Healthy food choices, Oral hygiene December 25, 2015 0Comments

Foods That are Good for Teeth

If you were to sample a group of people in a large crowd and ask them if they were 100% happy with their teeth the answers would vary. Some might say they don’t like the shape of their teeth, they may mention having too many cavities that resulted in bad fillings, or more commonly the whiteness of their teeth isn’t good enough. Across the board the issues would be cosmetic, but there is a deeper issue below the surface of the teeth. It’s important to be aware of the foods that you consume because it does impact the overall appearance of your teeth. Here you will learn about some foods that are good for your teeth.

dental health, Flossing, Healthy food choices, Oral hygiene December 25, 2015 0Comments 0Likes
Cavity, Enamel protection, Healthy food choices, oral health, Tooth Erosion December 23, 2015 0Comments

Foods That are Bad for Teeth

Before picking up your fork, you should know a few tips about how to manage the foods that are bad for your teeth. You may be thinking, why should I care? Foods that are bad for your teeth cause more than just cavities. A prime example would be the day you are on your lunch break during work and you decide to indulge in pasta. After your meal, you have a meeting, and while you sit there you can’t stop brushing your teeth with your tongue to remove the leftovers. Pasta is a high carb food that is more likely to cause plaque. This embarrassing situation could have been prevented with a toothbrush or saving the pasta enjoyment for after work. Luckily, you’ve come to the right place to learn what foods are bad for teeth according to top dental offices.

Cavity, Enamel protection, Healthy food choices, oral health, Tooth Erosion December 23, 2015 0Comments 0Likes
Cavity, dental care for children, Healthy food choices, tooth decay September 28, 2015 0Comments

Sugar, the Tooth Killer

Consuming too much sugar can be damaging to your health, but many times we forget how damaging sugar can be to the teeth and mouth in general. About half of kids have tooth decay by the time they are 8 years old. This can lead to a higher risk of developing tooth decay as adults. Each time sugar is consumed, the bacteria on the surface of the teeth converts to acid. This acid basically attacks the teeth and gradually destroys the outer layer of enamel which protects the teeth. This can cause very fast decay of a tooth.

Cavity, dental care for children, Healthy food choices, tooth decay September 28, 2015 0Comments 0Likes
gum disease, healthy gums, Oral hygiene July 8, 2015 0Comments

How to Keep Gums Healthy

Observing a good oral hygiene routine is important in keeping teeth clean, white, and vibrant. But what about your gums? Do you consider their health when you’re brushing or flossing? Do you consider the health of your gums when choosing to eat one food over another? Your gums are vital to your teeth. They house and protect them and, frankly, when your gums are unhealthy, so goes the health of your entire mouth. But what exactly does it take to keep your gums healthy? Do you have to take extra steps over and above your regular oral hygiene regimen to keep gums functioning optimally? Top family dentists suggest the following tips for keeping your gums as healthy as they can be, and when your gums are healthy, your mouth is healthy, your teeth are healthy, and it shows in your smile.

gum disease, healthy gums, Oral hygiene July 8, 2015 0Comments 0Likes
oral care, oral health February 27, 2015 0Comments

How to Prevent Throat Cancer

A diagnosis of throat cancer can be a devastating event. And, although modern medical science has yet to discover the causes of this disease, researchers have discovered that certain behaviors can put individuals at greater risk for developing throat cancer. If you’re someone who falls into any of the categories for being at a higher risk for developing this disease, it’s important to know that making just a few lifestyle adjustments can lower your risk. Though the overall cancer rate in the U.S. is declining, some types of cancers, including mouth and throat cancers, are on the rise throughout the country. Here are some steps you can take to help prevent experiencing this disease firsthand.

oral care, oral health February 27, 2015 0Comments 0Likes