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Potassium: Your Key to a Healthier Lifestyle

Potassium is a dietary mineral that is essential for normal body function. It is a nutrient that the body uses to maintain electrolyte and fluid balance, and it is found both inside and outside of cellular fluid. An essential mineral, potassium also plays many vital roles in the human body, and it often works with sodium to keep it operating properly. Potassium, a positively charged ion, is actively pumped into the cell while sodium is pumped out, creating an electrical charge in the cell membrane. Miami dental professionals recommend patients get plenty of potassium to improve many aspects of overall health.

By admin| 2012-05-14T03:00:05+00:00 May 14th, 2012|Holistic Dentistry, Miami Dentistry|0 Comments

Vitamin C: A Holistic Overview

Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin—meaning that our bodies do not store it so we need to obtain it from food or supplements. It is an antioxidant, which blocks damage caused by free radicals. Too many free radicals may contribute to the aging process as well as the development of cancer, heart disease and arthritis. We need Vitamin C for the growth and repair of tissue, and it helps the body produce collagen—an important protein that is used to make skin, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, blood vessels, vertebral discs, joint linings and capillary walls. It is also needed for healing wounds and repairing and maintaining bones and teeth.

By admin| 2012-05-09T10:51:01+00:00 May 9th, 2012|Holistic Dentistry, Miami Dentistry|0 Comments

Gluten Sensitivity and Your Oral Health

Gluten has become a buzzword in the wellness industry as an increasing number of individuals have begun to experience adverse reactions to products containing wheat, barley, rye, and other grains. Such reactions range in severity from mild discomfort in the stomach to long-term malnutrition and even osteoporosis. It is estimated that about 1% of Americans suffer from such reactions to gluten-rich foods, a number that has nearly quadrupled over the past decade. It is critical to understand the threat that gluten sensitivity may pose to overall health, and it is particularly important to understand how ordinary sensitivity is separate and distinct from Celiac Disease. The latter is an autoimmune disorder that affects about 1 in 133 Americans and, when left undiagnosed and untreated, can slowly wreak havoc on the entire body.

By admin| 2012-04-23T03:00:01+00:00 April 23rd, 2012|Holistic Dentistry, Miami Dentistry|0 Comments

New Invisalign Teen Now Available at Assure a Smile

A beautiful smile creates self-confidence that will propel you through some of life’s biggest moments—and no one knows big moments like your teenager. From yearbook photos to graduation ceremonies, teenagers face a whirlwind of events that pass quickly and create memories that will last a lifetime. Assure a Smile now offers Invisalign Teen, the first orthodontic treatment designed just for young adults who want to tackle life’s greatest milestones with confidence and enthusiasm.

By admin| 2012-04-17T03:00:53+00:00 April 17th, 2012|Miami Dentistry, Miami Invisalign|0 Comments

5 Ways to Reduce the Risk of Oral Cancer

This April marks the 13^th annual Oral Cancer Awareness Month, a time for patients and dental professionals to promote awareness for oral cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. It is important to note that oral cancer cases are on the rise and individuals must take proactive steps to prevent the formation of this serious condition. The Oral Cancer Foundation urges Americans to take part in this initiative by learning more about oral cancer, who it affects, and how a screening from your local dentist may be an invaluable method of early detection and treatment.

By admin| 2012-04-09T03:00:42+00:00 April 9th, 2012|Holistic Dentistry, Miami Dentistry|0 Comments

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month

The American Cancer Foundation estimates that about 35,000 Americans will develop oral cancer in 2012 (i). It is further predicted that 6,800 individuals will die from oral cancer over the upcoming year. Unfortunately, awareness for this common and tragically fatal disease is at an all-time low. This April, the Oral Cancer Foundation celebrates the 13^th annual Oral Cancer Awareness Month. It is a time for doctors and patients alike to open the lines of communication regarding oral cancer while promoting awareness for disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

By admin| 2012-04-05T03:00:10+00:00 April 5th, 2012|Holistic Dentistry, Miami Dentistry|0 Comments

5 Reasons to Love Grape Seed Extract

Whole grapes have been a dietary staple among the cultures of central Europe, Asia, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East for thousands of years. It was not until the 1970s, however, that the true health benefits of the grape would be realized. In 1970, the American Cancer Society became the first organization to successfully extract Oligomeric Proanthocyanidin Complexes (OPCs) from the seed of the fruit. Following the discovery of OPCs, Grape Seed Extract (GSE) has become one of the best-researched sources of antioxidants, vitamin E, and flavonoids that drive holistic health and wellness.

By admin| 2012-03-30T03:00:24+00:00 March 30th, 2012|Miami Dentistry|0 Comments

The Many Health Benefits of Coconut Oil

When it comes to nutrition, few plants offer more value than the coconut. Tropical island communities have long relied on the coconut as a primary source of life-sustaining meat, juice, and oil. Dependence on the coconut is still common, and an estimated 30% of the world population still relies on this power food for some form cosmetic or holistic sustenance.

By admin| 2012-03-27T03:00:37+00:00 March 27th, 2012|Miami Dentistry|0 Comments

Vitamin B: A Holistic Overview

B vitamins are a group of water-soluble vitamins —meaning that our body does not store them so we need to obtain them from food or supplements. We need to regularly replenish most of the B vitamins, as our body excretes any excess through the urine. The B vitamins were once thought to be a single vitamin, but research has shown that it is actually a group of vitamins:

By admin| 2012-03-06T03:00:36+00:00 March 6th, 2012|Holistic Dentistry, Miami Dentistry|0 Comments

What Does Vitamin A Do?

Miami dentists are often asked questions regarding overall health and nutrition. "What does vitamin A do?" is a common inquiry, as the nutrient is widely available in a range of supplements and natural foods. To start, vitamin A was the first vitamin to be discovered in the early 1900s. It is a fat-soluble vitamin-- meaning that it needs fat to be used by your body, and it can be stored in your fat cells for later use. It is also known as retinol because it produces pigments in the eye’s retina.

By admin| 2012-02-22T03:00:45+00:00 February 22nd, 2012|Holistic Dentistry, Miami Dentistry|0 Comments