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Today, we want to tackle the topic of Hashimotos and Gum Disease. You may have heard the common phrase, “all disease starts in the gut.” A phrase that was coined over 2,000 years ago, which has been attributed to Hippocrates, the Greek founder of medicine. While that phrase is true, it’s also true that the mouth is often the window to the entire body. Meaning that if something isn’t right in your system, it’ll show signs in your mouth.
This means that your mouth is connected to more than just your teeth or even your gut – it’s connected to your thyroid, liver, kidneys, and all other parts of your body. In the past few years, the scientific community has determined the link between thyroid disease, and Hashimoto’s, with gum disease.
Dr. Travis A. Roberts, DDS August 9th, 2022
Posted In: Periodontal | Gum Disease
Tags: dental exam, gum disease, gum disease prevention, oral health, oral hygiene, periodontal disease
Cherry, strawberry shortcake, blueberry bliss, and mint chip; the flavors of vape juice are completely endless and appealing. The trend seems fun and exciting for many, with so many flavor combinations and accessories. Even though many of these flavored vape juices have been banned, many manufacturers have found loopholes to dodge being shut down — including creating synthesized tobacco. Why? Because the profits and estimated growth in this trend, especially in middle school and high school aged teenagers and Millennials, is just too appealing to pass up, even though they’re causing irreversible harm to their customers’ bodies.
Dr. Travis A. Roberts, DDS April 26th, 2022
Posted In: Dental Health Tips
Tags: dangers of vaping, gum disease, oral health, stop bad breath, stop smoking, tooth loss
Most of us know our toothbrushes aren’t going to last forever. But it can be hard to figure out when our beloved bristles are nearing the end of their natural lifespan and you need to replace your toothbrush. You may be surprised to find out that according to manufacturer guidelines and dentist recommendations, your toothbrush should be replaced every 3 to 4 months.
There are also cases when you might need to replace your toothbrush sooner. If you don’t replace a toothbrush or electronic toothbrush head when it needs to be, it can affect your dental health and spread infection.
Dr. Travis A. Roberts, DDS February 22nd, 2022
Posted In: Dental Health Tips
Tags: dental exam, dental health awareness, gum disease, oral health, oral hygiene
