calcium

Sunshine For Healthy Teeth and Bones

We don’t hear a lot about vitamin D. It’s crucial for healthy teeth and bones because it helps you absorb calcium. And the easiest way to get your minimum daily requirement is—take a walk in the sun! Vitamin D is called the “sunshine vitamin” because natural sunlight [...]

By |2013-01-15T00:00:04-08:00January 15, 2013|Patient Education|Comments Off on Sunshine For Healthy Teeth and Bones

Meds & Your Mouth

The medicine you take for one physical disorder may literally rot your teeth. This is one of many reasons we need to know your medical history and current treatment. For instance... Chewable vitamin C supplements are a good idea for a lot of people, but check your brand [...]

By |2013-01-08T00:00:17-08:00January 8, 2013|Patient Education|Comments Off on Meds & Your Mouth

Osteoporosis: The Calcium Connection

Osteoporosis—porous bones—is a fragile, frightening reality for at least 15 million North Americans. What begins as a slow and initially painless decrease in bone mass eventually leaves bones weakened and susceptible to fracture. It turns strong backs into weak; healthy strides into shuffles. From a dental viewpoint, [...]

By |2012-12-25T00:00:37-08:00December 25, 2012|Patient Education|Comments Off on Osteoporosis: The Calcium Connection