We\u2019ve teamed up with Bow Lane Dental founder James Goolnik to talk about how having a healthy mouth leads to a healthy body. Most people do not know about the correlations between a healthy body and a healthy set of teeth, so James is here to talk about it.<\/p>\n
James says:<\/strong> Water cleans your mouth, washing away leftover food that attracts bacteria and diluting the acids produced by the bacteria. Sports or energy drinks contain very high amounts of caffeine and have been found to have serious adverse effects. Their high acidity levels can also lead to tooth erosion.<\/p>\n So, even though sports drinks may help improve your performance, it\u2019s important to weigh the risks you are taking to your oral health, too. Water is the best option for rehydration!<\/p>\n Here at Bow Lane, we\u2019ve invested in a CleanCert<\/a> Reverse Osmosis 5 stage filtration system to remove 99.98% of impurities from the mains water, which is used for all our sterilisers and water for the treatment rooms so we can now guarantee consistently high-quality water.<\/p>\n James says: <\/strong>We all need to refuel, but we are what we eat and our mouths are very often the first part of our bodies to take the brunt of poor diets. Diet is a major aetiological factor for dental decay (caries) and enamel erosion, and what you eat not only impacts on the development of your teeth but also your resistance to many oral conditions, including gum diseases and oral cancer.<\/p>\n Frequent sugary attacks on your teeth cause rapid decay, which leads to cavities and increases the likeliness for fillings<\/a> and other dental treatments<\/a>. An excess of sugar puts strain on your liver increasing the fatty acids in your blood (which may be stored as fat) and it increases the chances of a number of metabolic diseases (e.g. diabetes<\/a> and heart disease).<\/p>\n Sugar can cause an increase in fats in your blood, triglycerides. This is directly linked with increased risk of Heart Disease and Stroke.<\/p>\n Not to mention its impact on your sleep, concentration and energy levels. The list could go on. And if you are eating healthily, make sure you eat your fruit, don\u2019t drink it!<\/p>\n James has his very own low-sugar charity cookbook \u2018Kick Sugar\u2019 which is full of delicious recipes and a 14-day sugar challenge. You can find out more about it by visiting the website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n James says:<\/strong> Modern life can be stressful so it\u2019s always a good thing to reflect on what we put our bodies through and how we can minimize the impact of stress. Stress can manifest in the mouth as pain, bruxism, temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and gum disease. With any stress-related dental problems, I always take a thorough history to identify the most obvious reasons for them and the extent it impinges on the patient\u2019s life.<\/p>\n Treatments could include a splint (for bruxism) anti-stress medication, Botox into the jaw muscles, orthodontics to move the teeth and lifestyle changes. Mouth ulcers can be triggered by stress.<\/p>\n The most important thing is to keep your mouth very clean and not to touch ulcers with your fingers. Maintaining good oral hygiene and use of an antiseptic mouthwash or spray (e.g. chlorhexidine) can prevent secondary infection and, therefore, slow\u00a0healing. If you have an ulcer that has not healed in three weeks you must see your dentist.<\/p>\n Your oral health might contribute to various diseases and conditions, including:<\/p>\n With every check-up we include an 8-step oral cancer screening? Book in your check-up with our award-winning dentists today and maintain a healthy mouth. A healthy mouth means a healthy body.<\/p>\nEating healthy foods<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Kicking Sugar<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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What conditions can be linked to oral health?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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