Vitamins for good oral health and which foods to find them in
A few weeks ago we wrote a blog post on the link between vitamin deficiency and tooth decay. We talked about the importance of consuming foods in their natural form and eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and good quality protein. Specific vitamins A, D and C were also highlighted as particularly important for […]
Hygienist Advice: How nutrition influences our oral health
Teeth are critical in food acquisition and processing. When looking at the mouth, we are looking at the first step to the digestive system. The following points illustrate the influence our nutrition has on the health of our mouth… 1. Keep chewing The jaw is a muscular system influenced by excerise. Research shows that underdeveloped […]
Why Vitamin D is Important?
Why you need Vitamin D? Your body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium and to promote bone growth. Deficiency has been to prostate cancer, colon cancer, breast cancer, depression, heart disease, bone issues and other diseases. Vitamin D helps protect you from… Philip Day, the founder of “The Campaign for Truth in Medicine” and a well […]
Health Tip #1 – Remember to Floss
This week’s SHDC health tip: Remember to Floss! Flossing your teeth daily is just as important as brushing them. Flossing does about 40% of the work required to remove sticky bacteria, or plaque, from your teeth. It’s an essential step in maintaining good oral health. It’s easy as these 5 step: Use 45cm of floss. Wrap most […]
SHDC | Health Tip #3 | Vitamin D
This week’s SHDC health tip: Get your dose of Vitamin D