Dr Jodie

Want to keep your teeth? Break a sweat.

Good morning everyone...The following is a tidbit from an article in the AARP Magazine March/April edition.

Page 23, Cherish Your Chompers. "Want to keep your teeth? Follow these suprising tip: Break a sweat. Excerise may lower the risk of gum disease, says Samuel Low, D.D.S., former president of the American Academy of Periodontology."

Take it from someone who at best, tolerates exercise because of my love of pasta (ok-- because of my love of food). There are may benifits to exercise including as Dr. Low states helping with gum disease. This disease is all about inflamation which exercise helps keep at bay.

So long for now......and keep smiling!!!!

Easy ways to protect your teeth and your health. Chew sugarless gum.

Good morning everyone...The following is another tidbit from the article in HEALTHSMART Advice from The Doctors TV show The Doctors

Easy ways to protect your teeth and your health.

Chew sugarless gum. Doing so for about 20 minutes after meal can help prevent tooth decay, the American Dental association says. That is because the physical act of chewing gum increases the flow of saliva, which can help neutralize and wash away acids that are produced when food is broken down by bacteria in your mouth.Otherwise, the acids eat away at tooth enamel, resulting in decay..(The Doctors ia an Emmy-winning daytime show with pediatrician Jim Sears, OB-GYN Lisa Masterson, ER physican Travis Stork & plastic surgeon Andrew Ordon)

Dr. Jodie does strongly reccomend that if you chew gum, you should chew gum that has Xylitol as its main ingredient. New studies suggest that sugar substitutes other than Xylitol are actually more acidic.

Xylitol is a natural sweetener derived from the fibrous parts of plants. See www.xlear.com for more information on Xylitol.

No gum available! rinse with water a few times after meals.

So long for now......and keep smiling!!!!

Easy ways to protect your teeth and your health. Drink green tea!

Good morning everyone...The following is another tidbit from the article in HEALTHSMART Advice from The Doctors TV show The Doctors

Easy ways to protect your teeth and your health.

Drink green tea! It helps protect against heart disease and cancer. It boosts weight loss and lowers cholesterol. And according to research published in the Journal of Periodontology, it helps keep your mouth healthy. The study showed that for every cup of green tea participants drank, there was a decrease in indicators for gum disease.(The Doctors ia an Emmy-winning daytime show with pediatrician Jim Sears, OB-GYN Lisa Masterson, ER physican Travis Stork & plastic surgeon Andrew Ordon)

The Journal of Periodontology suggests "Green tea’s ability to help reduce symptoms of periodontal disease may be due to the presence of the antioxidant catechin. Previous research has demonstrated antioxidants’ ability to reduce inflammation in the body, and the indicators of periodontal disease measured in this study, PD, CAL and BOP, suggest the existence of an inflammatory response to periodontal bacteria in the mouth. By interfering with the body’s inflammatory response to periodontal bacteria, green tea may actually help promote periodontal health, and ward off further disease. ..."

One draw back, in my opinion, is that tea as well as coffee could stain your teeth...an easy fix would be teeth whitening. Those of you who have the custom teeth whitening trays can touch up for 30 minutes over the weekend or whenever it is convenient. Over the counter whitening strips should work as well but will take longer as they are not prescription strength.

Happy Valentines Day!

So long for now......and keep smiling!!!!

Easy ways to protect your teeth and your health. You know the drill:

Good morning everyone...I came across this article in HEALTHSMART Advice from The Doctors TV show and thought I would share some of their thoughts.

The Doctors share the following

Easy ways to protect your teeth and your health. You know the drill:

Brush at least twice a day with SOFT bristles, Floss and visit your dentist regularly for cleaning and exams. Good oral hygiene not only keeps your smile pearly-white and gums in good shape, but it could help the rest of you stay healthy, too: Research shows cardiovascular disease, diabetes and osteoporosis, among other conditions may be linked to oral health. More tips to protect your teeth,based on the latest research:

Eat Salmon.Or peanut butter. Or any other food rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids(PUFAs). New research shows people whose diets were rich in PUFAs, specifically DHA and EPA fatty acids, were up to 20% less likely to have periodontitis(gun disese). Periodontitis is a common inflammatory condition in which the gum tissue pulls away from the teeth, allowing bacteria to build up and potentially lead to bone and tooth loss. Polyunsaturated fats have been shown to reduce inflammation.(The Doctors ia an Emmy-winning daytime show with pediatrician Jim Sears, OB-GYN Lisa Masterson, ER physican Travis Stork & plastic surgeon Andrew Ordon)

This goes along with the old saying you are what you eat! I will have more from the Doctors next week.

Remember February is National Children's Dental Health Month.

So long for now......and keep smiling!!!!