From the monthly archives:

November 2011

Chronic Kidney Disease

November 30, 2011

If you have missing teeth and if you have gum disease you are twice as likely to have chronic kidney disease as are your friends who don’t have either of these problems.
Who’d have thought that dental neglect was linked to chronic kidney disease? Lots of people are surprised by this connection. But it’s significant as [...]

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Healthy Smiles for Young Children

November 29, 2011

Your children’s teeth require the same care and attention you give your own. Young children haven’t yet developed coordination required for brushing their own teeth, so your child will need your help to keep healthy teeth. It is sometimes challenging to set a dental care routine for your child, but starting healthy dental habits early will [...]

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Avoid Holiday Stress

November 28, 2011

Holiday season is here! It can be a time of joy, excitement, and fun, but if you’re not careful, it can also leave you feeling extremely stressed and overwhelmed.  Try these tips to stay calm this holiday season.
Why the holidays can be stressful

More obligations: The holidays come with preparations for parties, decorating, shopping, travel, [...]

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A Commitment to Your Health, Image, and Success in 2012

November 25, 2011

Over the holidays, we like to turn our thoughts towards happiness, and rest assured, that’s where we’re going with this blog. But we must start with the fundamental truth: bad things happen in life.
Everyone goes through struggles. If an event or period of your life has jeopardized your oral health and appearance, 2012 can be [...]

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Happy Turkey Day!

November 24, 2011

Dr. Martin and the Richmond Smile Center team wish you thousands of smiles and special memories this Thanksgiving!

Enjoy this Turkey Day quiz while you’re traveling or resting.
Print these Thanksgiving color sheets and puzzles to keep the kids busy while you’re cooking!
The whole family can enjoy this slide show and story about the first Thanksgiving. [...]

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Thanksgiving Holiday Benefits

November 23, 2011

Benefits of Thanksgiving Dishes
Turkey: A single serving of skinless white turkey meat contains an average of 25 grams of protein, less than 3 grams of fat, and barely 1 gram of saturated fat. In addition to a lean protein source, turkey contains healthy portions of arginine and tryptophan, amino acids necessary for a healthy daily [...]

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A Powerful Argument for Good Dental Care

November 22, 2011

To me, this finding powerfully underscores the need to factor good oral health care into any prenatal health plan to give your baby the best chance possible to go through a full-term pregnancy and avoid all the potentially debilitating or even fatal complications that accompany preterm delivery and low birth weight and to help you [...]

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Benefits of Turkey’s Tryptophan

November 21, 2011

Your Thanksgiving turkey contains an amino acid, called tryptophan, that is known for its sleep-promoting properties, but tryptophan also has other health benefits.
Sleep
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that communicates with your brain to regulate sleep. Your body uses tryptophan to make serotonin. Tryptophan can raise serotonin levels to help you relax and fall asleep faster. Tryptophan [...]

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CDCs Antibiotics Awareness Week

November 18, 2011

Antibiotics Week
The week of November 14-20, 2011 is “Get Smart About Antibiotics” week. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) promotes antibiotic awareness this week in the face of a pressing issue. The CDC predicts that future generations will be completely resistant to antibiotics.
The issue starts with over-prescribed antibiotics. Every time you take an [...]

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Delicious, Healthy Fall Squash

November 17, 2011

An estimated 2/3 of Americans are overweight, so it’s not surprising that “lose weight and get fit” tops Time’s Most Commonly Broken New Year’s Resolutions list. Dr. Martin wants to encourage you to eat healthy and exercise, even during winter months when holiday parties, feasts, and sweets abound.
One idea to help make healthy eating fun [...]

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