Guest Blogger Explains the Role Between Dental Care and Overall Health
Hello! My name is Stephanie, and I am going to guest blog for Smile for Life Dental’s blog to introduce the importance of dental hygiene, and how it is now seen as a preventive measure to keep the mouth healthy as well as lower risk of diabetes, pregnancy complications, and heart disease. Let me introduce [...]
Are You a Paleo Diet Fiend?
The Paleo Diet has been a worldwide phenomenon, promoting weight loss and bettering your overall health. What is the Paleo Diet? In short, “you have to eat like our stone-aged ancestors.” It is based upon eating wholesome, contemporary, and fresh foods that cavemen used to thrive on during the Paleolithic era. The popularity of the [...]
Methamphetamine and Your Oral Health
A few years ago, a National Survey on Drug Use and Health reported that 1.2 million American ages 12 and older had tried methamphetamine at least once throughout the year. It was also determined that 1.2 percent of eighth graders, 1.6% of tenth graders and 1.0% of twelfth graders were abusing methamphetamine. What Is Methamphetamine Methamphetamine is [...]
The Truth About Sleep Apnea and Your Loud Snoring
Sleep apnea affects more than 18 million Americans, but only 10 million are diagnosed. This dangerous sleeping disorder can be detrimental for your overall health, but fortunately, it can be easily and completely eliminated. Please contact our office today to schedule your sleep apnea consultation in Elgin. Learn about the hard truth about sleep apnea: Important Facts [...]
4 Reasons to Smile and Get Sleep Apnea Relief from Your Dentist
April 18, 2013 has been designated as Sleep Apnea Awareness Day in an effort to raise awareness about a condition that affects at least 18 million American adults and their families. Getting the Facts Sleep apnea is a disorder in which your breathing repeatedly stops and starts while you are sleeping. Of course, sleep apnea and snoring are [...]
Natural Remedies To Combat Diabetes and Keep Smiles Healthy
According to the American Diabetes Association, 25.8 million children and adults in the United States (8.3% of the population) have diabetes. Diabetes is a lifelong, fatal disease. It not only can end lives, it can also lead to other health disorders including heart disease, obesity, and advanced forms of periodontal disease. For the rest of their [...]
New Study: Possible Link Between Obesity and Gum Disease
According to the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD), the countries of Mexico and USA are among the highest in levels of obesity among both adults and children. Statistics reveal that approximately one-third of Americans are classified as obese. The increased prevalence of this condition has led to OECD projections that more than two out of [...]
How Your Next Dental Visit Could Save Your Life
Are you aware a visit to our dental office could actually help save the life of yourself or a loved one? Our commitment extends beyond helping you achieve healthy teeth and a Hollywood smile. We also take very seriously our obligation to assist you in fighting against the progression of a mostly unseen enemy— oral [...]
Attention Running Fiends: Learn the Best Processed Foods For Runners!
Spring is just around the corner, making it time to wipe the dust off your running shoes and get a taste of the crisp air. It’s important to maintain a healthy diet while you get the right amount of exercise to live a worthwhile life. Thankfully, we stumbled across theruniverse.com, which gives the best minimally processed [...]
New Study: Tooth Loss May Be Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Disease
In the past, we have been emphasizing the connection between oral inflammation and overall health where people with periodontal disease have a greater chance of acquiring diseases such as heart attacks, stroke, kidney disease, diabetes, and much more. Recently, WebMD released an article stating researchers may have linked tooth loss as a higher risk to [...]
