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5 Major Health Threats That Your Dentist Can Predict
Dental disease may be an early sign of other health problems.
By Dana Blinder
Topics: diabetes, dental health
If you’re having dental problems, talk with your dentist and physician about your diet, and all the ways it may be affecting you.
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RODALE NEWS, EMMAUS, PA—When you look in your mouth you may see teeth that need whitening, but a dentist may see signs of heart disease. A study published in the Journal of Dental Research found that many dental problems can be signs of serious health complications. University of Washington School of Dentistry professor Philippe P. Hujoel, DDS, PhD, says the sugar and carbohydrates in food, known as “fermentable carbohydrates,” are to blame. Found in sugary drinks, snack foods like potato chips, and simple grains like white bread and corn, these carbs are fermented by bacteria in your mouth, which produces the acids that cause tooth decay. “Those dental diseases are a marker for an unhealthy diet, and an unhealthy diet may predict future health complications,” Dr. Hujoel notes. |
Published on August 6th, 2009
Last updated on October 6th, 2011
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Reasoning would differ when
Reasoning would differ when it comes to dental problems. I have got some dental problem but that is a different hereditary problem. Mario Games
I thought this article was
I thought this article was very interesting because I'm learning about teeth in one of my bio classes and I thought I'd like to share with those of you who might find this interesting.
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I would love for dentists to
I would love for dentists to team up with Oakland drug rehab centers and then promote a healthy life style within the local communities. That way we could convince more people to choose a healthy life style. What is your opinion about this matter? Can it be done?
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I live in Beverly Hills and I use Beverly Hills dentistry services just for prophylactic visits because I am very careful about my health, and especially with my dental health. I visit the dentist three times a year and I follow all the doctor's instructions. I know that saturated carbohydrates can cause problems to the cardiovascular system and after reading your article I will definitely avoid the "trans fats".
dentists should be same as doctors
dental problems are not treated or accepted in the same way as other medical conditions.
Poor low income and disabled persons cannot afford to go to the dentist as medicare does not cover dental or optical needs.
Oral Surgeons can refuse patients without insurance or cash up front and this is not right!!