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Oreos and Oral Health: How Cookies Cause More Than Cavities

For researchers at the College of Connecticut, there’s no question about it: Junk food is addictive. Most addictive are heavily processed snacks that have high levels of sugar and fat, like Oreo cookies. In fact, a recent study indicates that Oreo cookies are just as addictive as cocaine or morphine. This is a startling discovery for parents and children alike, as Oreos are one of America’s favorite sandwich cookies. Nevertheless, the discovery underscores and important fact: The American diet is rich in high-fat and high-sugar snacks that wreak havoc on the teeth, gums, and total body health.

By | 2024-08-20T14:15:30+00:00 February 25th, 2015|Holistic Dentistry, News, Nutrition|Comments Off on Oreos and Oral Health: How Cookies Cause More Than Cavities

Smoking Hurts Your Teeth and Gums!

miami-dentist-smoking-hurts-teeth-gumsWe all know that habitual smoking harms your major organ systems. Throat, lung, and heart cancer have each been linked with smoking. Many other serious illnesses that have been linked to smoking include heart disease, cardiovascular disease, and other respiratory conditions. But did you know that smoking may also increase your chances of developing plaque, cavities, and gum disease?

By | 2011-02-10T02:34:55+00:00 February 10th, 2011|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Smoking Hurts Your Teeth and Gums!

Miami Dentist Asks Patients About Heart Disease

miami-dentist-asks-patients-about-heart-diseaseMiami dentist Ted Herrmann often asks patients: Are your gums putting your heart at risk? Not surprisingly, this question is often answered with confused looks and shoulder shrugs. Not many Miami dental professionals are asking their patients this question, despite growing research that points to a serious connection between gum disease and heart disease.

By | 2011-01-05T02:38:30+00:00 January 5th, 2011|Holistic Dentistry, Nutrition|Comments Off on Miami Dentist Asks Patients About Heart Disease
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