Category: Health

Caribbean paradise beach coconuts cocktail

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Aug2015
Whether your planning a relaxing or adventurous vacation your well-being is important while on holidays, but it’s easy to overlook some of your daily routines when you’re busy or distracted. Your oral care never gets time off, and although a dental emergency can occur unexpectedly, a little preplanning can give you ... Read More
August 11, 2015DrSteely
steely-kids-with-IBD-have-more-oral-health-problems

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Jul2015
Children with inflammatory bowel disease tend to have more caries, increased inflammation, and a greater need of periodontal treatment, according to a recent study in the journal Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. The study population consisted of 110 children, half of which were on remission from an outpatient inflammatory bowel disease clinic. All ... Read More
July 15, 2015DrSteely
steely-missing-teeth-a-predictor-of-cvd-diabetes-death

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Jul2015
A large cohort study out of Finland has given us another reason to keep our smiles whole and healthy: Missing teeth are associated with a whole host of health problems. In this study, whose findings were published in the Journal of Dental Research, researchers found that having five or more missing ... Read More
July 7, 2015DrSteely
steely-from-disease-to-wellness-taking-control

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Jun2015
My team and I have been privileged to spend a few days with some of the leading experts in the relationship between your dental health and your overall health. These are pioneers in their respective fields and have spent their entire careers focused on wellness and how to best help ... Read More
June 10, 2015DrSteely
molecular biology

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May2015
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have found promising results when it comes to periodontal therapy and men with abnormal prostate symptoms. Their findings were published in the journal Dentistry. In the study, 27 men who went through prostate biopsy because of an abnormal exam or elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels ... Read More
May 27, 2015DrSteely
steely-reducing-medical-costs-of-diabetes

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May2015
According to the American Diabetes Association, people with diabetes spend 2.3 times more in medical care than people without diabetes. As the cost of health care rises, the cost of this epidemic also rises. With almost 26 million diabetics in the United States, the health costs are staggering. Nearly 8.3 ... Read More
May 11, 2015DrSteely
steely-morning-protocol

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Apr2015

Morning Protocol

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One of the most consistent findings in all chronic illnesses (from gum disease to tooth decay to heart disease to cancer, arthritis and heavy metal poisoning) is the tendency for the body to become more acidic than ideal. The pH of the blood is one of the most tightly controlled ... Read More
April 22, 2015DrSteely
steely-skipping-the-dentist-is-bad-for-your-bank-account

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Mar2015
A recent report from the American Dental Association showed that the number of adults visiting the dentist at least yearly has been declining over the past 7 years. As recently as 2010, it appears that more and more adults are putting off dental visits in an effort to save money. ... Read More
March 16, 2015DrSteely
steely-oral-dna-testing

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Feb2015

Oral DNA Testing

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In previous blogs I have shared with you the connection between systemic health and oral health. We have identified the specific bacteria in saliva that causes gum and bone breakdown. We can then connect these bacteria to systemic inflammation. Going one step further we are now able to identify genetic ... Read More
February 12, 2015DrSteely
steely-your-rheumatologist-wants-you-to-have-a-heathy-mouth

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Jan2015
Researchers are getting closer to understanding the underlying factors that connect rheumatoid arthritis and periodontal disease, according to an article published in Current Oral Health Reports. In the article, entitled “Rheumatoid Arthritis and Periodontal Disease: A Rheumatologist’s Perspective,” researchers discussed recent findings surrounding the connection between rheumatoid arthritis and periodontal disease, ... Read More
January 14, 2015DrSteely
steely-can-gum-disease-affect-your-knee-replacement

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Dec2014
Researchers have found periodontal bacteria in periprosthetic joint infections of the knee, according to a new study published in the Journal of Applied Biomaterials and Functional Materials. Periodontal bacteria Treponema denticola and Enterococcus faecalis were found in the joints of patients who had already undergone knee replacement surgeries. These bacteria are ... Read More
December 8, 2014DrSteely
steely-the-hidden-cost-of-bleeding-gums

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Oct2014
At a time when healthcare costs are at the forefront of everyone’s minds, oral health will play a key role. There are dental solutions for medical problems. A recent report from the American Dental Association showed that the number of adults visiting the dentist at least yearly has been declining over ... Read More
October 23, 2014DrSteely