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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
You know that seeing your dentist is important and helps keep your mouth healthy and clean, but did you know that getting regular dental exam is the most important procedure against oral cancer? Your dentist is doing a lot more than just checking up on your smile and cavities. Preventative dentistry can detect oral cancer, early signs of gum disease, and other major health problems. All in all, preventative dentistry could just save your life.
Dr. Travis A. Roberts, DDS April 12th, 2022
Posted In: Periodontal | Gum Disease
Tags: oral cancer screening, periodontal disease, preventative dentistry
Did you realize there is a “Mouth Body Connection”? You probably learned to brush your teeth at a very young age. The basics of dental care have been drilled into our brains from our parents for as long as we can remember, but as adults, the importance of our oral health can seem less and less important as we live our daily lives.
Life can get busy and hectic, and sometimes, we tend to worry more about our overall health and wellness than our mouth’s health. The truth is, our whole body is connected. When your mouth isn’t healthy, it’s often an indication that something is wrong. That’s why dentists are regularly the first line of defense for diagnosing certain diseases, such as diabetes, oral cancer, heart diseases, etc.
Dr. Travis A. Roberts, DDS November 25th, 2020
Posted In: Dental Health Tips
