“if a patient has both type 2 diabetes and periodontal disease there is an increased risk of developing complications from diabetes earlier. This is because gum disease is an inflammatory disease that can increase systemic inflammation”
https://t.co/F17LnlN7yI
Another great study showing teeth as a time capsule of our health and more specifically the connection with Vitamin D!
#preventivehealth#teeth#vitaminD https://t.co/2a29u31Soj
A recent study found that using antimicrobial mouthwash following exercise may actually inhibit cardiac benefits due to disrupting oral bacteria’s ability to convert nitrates into nitric oxide. #dentalhealth#oralhealth
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“The American Heart Association has published a new study that found diets primarily composed of plant-based foods may protect heart health and reduce the risk of early death caused by stroke and heart attack.” #dentalhealth#HeartHealth#plantbased
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Great video @businessinsider showing the effects of teeth grinding.
Symptoms like teeth grinding, tooth wear, and GERD (leading to chemical tooth wear) are also associated with sleep disorders.
#dentalhealth#GERD#teethgrinding#sleepbruxism https://t.co/EzVEptcSJ1
Anti-inflammatory plant-based diet helps reduce gingivitis. The experimental group also showed increased Vitamin D levels and weight loss.
#dentalhealth#gingivitis#vitamind#periodontaldisease https://t.co/NbUG7ODtlr
There is growing pathophysiological and clinical evidence that obstructive sleep apnoea is associated with an increase in the incidence of, and poor health outcomes in, patients with pulmonary embolism https://t.co/t3zRTj9zen
14.3% of U.S. adults and 8.4% of U.S. children practiced yoga in 2017. Practicing yoga may be helpful for certain health conditions, such as low-back pain, neck pain, menopause symptoms, and sleep problems. @NIH_NCCIH@NCHStats#ThisIsNIH https://t.co/Hjr9WJyUbe
Research is advancing connecting oral health with whole body health. Read the latest research on how gum disease may be contributing to Alzheimer’s disease. #dentalhealth#AlzheimersDisease#research
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Keeping the oral environment at a neutral pH is important for cavity prevention. Your saliva helps keep the bacteria in your mouth in balance. Focus on nasal breathing, lip seal, and hydration with water.
#pHbalance#nasalbreathing#nitricoxide#mouthbreathing#lipseal