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Food & Your Teeth
September 28, 2009General
Food & Your Teeth Just like our bodies, our teeth and gums need many essential vitamins and minerals to stay strong and healthy. In fact, to ensure proper tooth development and strength, babies, children, adults and seniors need lots of: calcium (e.g. yogurt, milk, some cheese, milk shakes, eggnog) phosphorous (e.g. egg, beef, chicken, turkey, halibut, bread) vitamin A (e.g. liver, pumpkin, carrots, sweet potato, mango, spinach, broccoli) vitamin C (e.g. citrus fruits, cantaloupe, strawberries, tomatoes, cabbage) vitamin D (e.g. trout, mackerel, salmon, tuna, egg yolk, milk) fluoride Here’s why… Calcium (with help from phosphorous and Vitamin D) is the…
This May be the answer for you!
July 23, 2009FDC News
The Secret to Restoring Confidence and Quality of Life has been found with Dental Implants at FDC This May Be the Answer for you too! Edentulism is a major public health problem that affects millions of people worldwide. Edentulism is the complete loss of all natural teeth and substantially reduces quality of life, self-image, and daily functioning. Yesterday’s denture has been the standard, cheaper, accepted solution for decades. Many of these patients experience significant problems coping with dentures such as, residual ridge resorption and diminished bone volume leaving the patient to struggle with speech and everyday eating that in turn…
Whitening- Interesting Facts to Know
July 8, 2009General
Your smile is important. It's one of the first things you notice when you meet someone. A whiter, brighter smile is beautiful - it can help you feel better about yourself and make a memorable impression Your lifestyle and the aging process can stain and darken your teeth. Many things we do on a regular basis can contribute to stained teeth, such as drinking coffee, tea, cola and red wine or smoking. Whitening can get your smile looking its best. Non-professional procedures and clinically unproven teeth whitening tips can often lead to unsatisfactory results, you should look for a whitening…
Controlled Diabetics Have a New Reason to Smile
May 28, 2009General
A recent study suggests that poorly controlled type 2 diabetic patients are more likely to develop periodontal disease. CHICAGO - November 22, 1999 - Diabetes has long been known to increase the risk of severe periodontal disease. A study released today in the November issue of the Journal of Periodontology found that poorly controlled type 2 diabetic patients are more likely to develop periodontal disease than well-controlled diabetics are. In addition, the study further explains why diabetics are more susceptible to severe periodontal disease. The study concluded that poorly controlled diabetics respond differently to bacterial plaque at the gum line…
Gum Disease and Diabetes
May 28, 2009General
Diabetic patients are more likely to develop periodontal disease, which in turn can increase blood sugar and diabetic complications. People with diabetes are more likely to have periodontal disease than people without diabetes, probably because diabetics are more susceptible to contracting infections. In fact, periodontal disease is often considered the sixth complication of diabetes. Those people who don't have their diabetes under control are especially at risk.A study in the Journal of Periodontology found that poorly controlled type 2 diabetic patients are more likely to develop periodontal disease than well-controlled diabetics are. Research has emerged that suggests that the relationship…