Probiotics

What are probiotics?

Probiotics are organisms that live in our digestive tract and contribute to our overall health. These organisms are considered friendly bacteria that help us to remain healthy. Probiotics play a major role in promoting good oral health by treating oral diseases.

Streptococcus salivarius and Bacillus coagulans fight off harmful bacteria in the mouth. They should be consumed on a regular basis to maintain healthy teeth and gums.

 

Healthy Alcohol-Free Holiday Cocktail

I love this cocktail! Made with real fruits and alcohol-free, so everyone can enjoy.

Holiday Healthy Eating Guide

Holiday eating doesn't have to mean over indulging. You can still follow healthy eating habits and enjoy holiday treats. The American Heart Association created a healthy holiday eating guide. Included are recipes and tips for healthy holiday beverages.
To view guide click here: Holiday Healthy Eating.

The Power of a Smile

 

 

There are a lot of things today that will incite anxiety, stress, and depression in our everyday lives.

We need to look for things to elevate our moods.

 

 

 A smile is a curve that sets everything straight

Phyllis Diller

When we smile the world looks brighter, and it is infectious.

So SMILE and brighten the world around you.

 

 

 

 

 

                

 

 

The Right Way to Floss

Your tooth brush can not reach between the teeth. Flossing removes plaque and food particles from between the teeth and under the gums. With some practice you can get the hang of it.

-Start with about 18 inches of floss.
-Wrap most of it around the middle finger of one hand.
-Wind the rest of the floss on the middle finger of the other hand, leaving an inch or two in between to work with.
-Hold the floss tightly between your thumbs and forefingers and guide it gently between the teeth.
-Pass the contact point between the teeth, then curving it in a C shape against one tooth rub it gently up and down past the gum, into the space between the tooth and the gum.
-Repeat against the other tooth. Do not let the floss snap into the gums.
-As you move from tooth to tooth, unwind the clean floss from one middle finger and take up the used floss with the other middle finger.
-Do not forget to clean the back side of the last tooth.                                                                                       

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Taking Care of Your Teeth and Gums

 

Happy New Year! Now is a great time to take care of things that really matter, like your teeth and gums.

Good oral care is part of a healthy lifestyle. You can help prevent cavities and gum disease by routine daily teeth cleaning, good eating habits and regular dental visits.

What causes tooth decay and gum disease?

Your teeth are covered with a sticky film of bacteria called plaque. These bacteria convert the sugar in the foods you eat into acids. This plaque, if left in contact with teeth, damages the teeth and the gums. The acid breaks down the enamel causing cavities, while the bacteria irritate the gums, making them swell and bleed.

Swollen and bleeding gums, also known as gingivitis, are the early signs of gum disease. This early stage is reversible by professional dental cleaning and good oral hygiene at home. If left untreated, the gums pull away from the teeth creating pockets which are harder to clean and get infected. Bacteria in the pockets enter the bone surrounding the teeth and destroy it, making teeth become loose and fall out.

By brushing and flossing you will remove most of the plaque and bacteria. Any plaque left on the teeth will eventually harden into tartar, and can only be removed professionally by your dentist or hygienist during your routine dental visits.

Healthy smile tips for life:

To Keep your mouth in good condition.
-Brush twice a day.
-Floss once a day.
-Visit your dentist regularly for a check up and cleaning.
-Eat a balanced diet.

Give us a call if you'd like to schedule a preventative dental appointment.

215-567-4949

 

Also, visit our website for a complete list of services we offer.

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Effects of Lack of Sleep

Lack of sleep can make you more than just grumpy. Here are some serious effects that sleeping less than 7 to 8 hours a day can have on you.

Sleep Deprivation Can Cause:

- Accidents: Sleepiness and drowsiness can slow reaction time as much as driving drunk. Studies show that sleep loss and poor-quality sleep also lead to accidents and injuries on the job.

-Difficulties in Learning and Memory: Lack of sleep hurts thinking and learning processes. First, it impairs attention, alertness, concentration, reasoning, and problem solving. Second, during the night, various sleep cycles play a role in “consolidating” memories in the mind. If you don’t get enough sleep, you won’t be able to remember what you learned and experienced during the day.

-Serious Health Problems: Sleep disorders and chronic sleep loss can put you at risk for:

                                 Heart disease

                                 Heart attack                           

                                 High blood pressure

                                 Stroke

                                 Diabetes

-Decreased Sex Drive: Sleep specialists say that sleep-deprived men and women report lower libidos and less interest in sex. Depleted energy, sleepiness, and increased tension may be largely to blame.

- Depression: Over time, lack of sleep and sleep disorders can contribute to the symptoms of depression. The most common sleep disorder, insomnia, has the strongest link to depression. Insomnia and depression feed on each other. On the positive side, treating sleep problems can help depression and its symptoms, and vice versa.

- Aging of Tissues: Chronic sleep loss can lead to fine lines and dark circles under the eyes. When you don’t get enough sleep, your body releases more of the stress hormone cortisol which can break down skin collagen, the protein that keeps skin smooth and elastic. Sleep loss also causes the body to release too little human growth hormone. When we’re young, human growth hormone promotes growth. As we age, it plays a role in tissue repair.

- Weight Gain: Lack of sleep increases hunger and appetite. It stimulates cravings for high-fat, high-carbohydrate foods, leading to obesity. Sleep stimulates peptides that regulate and suppresses appetite.