Healthy Mouth = Healthy Body Xylitol Did you know you can live a longer, healthier life by having a healthy mouth? The absence of gum disease and cavities can add years to your life.
Excess sugar and acid in our diet weakens the enamel of our teeth and weakens our immune system. The sugar feeds the bacteria, allowing them to grow and become a hazard to our oral and general health. Many medications and smoking reduce the quality and quantity of saliva. Our saliva plays an important role in keeping our mouth and body healthy. The saliva washes away bits of food and is very helpful with digestions. It also buffers the acid in the mouth. Chewing Xylitol gum and mints are very helpful in reducing cavities and preventing plaque build-up. Xylitol is the only 'sweetener' that has been proven to be safe and actually reduces cavities and other diseases. It relieves a dry mouth, reduces infections and promotes remineralisation in the enamel of the teeth.
What is Xylitol? Xylitol is a natural substance found in fibrous vegetables and fruits, as well as in corn cobs and various hardwood trees like birch. It is a natural substance in the glucose metabolism of humans. Our bodies recognize xylitol and is non-toxic when compared to other artificial sweeteners. Xylitol:
Daily dosage can be determined by risk factors such as weight, history of cavities, saliva PH. Talk to your dentist or dental hygienist.
Cooking and baking with xylitol sugar should be a gradual process as xylitol can act like a fiber and cause digestive issues. Great for pregnant women especially during the last trimester.
Beneficial for athletes who consume energy drinks (acidic ph)
Websites: www.xylitolcanada.com & www.xylitol.org
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Welcome
As the team at Thornton Dental Centre we would like to introduce ourselves and describe our unique way of providing oral care to our community.
Our goal is to provide comprehensive integrative dental care in a compassionate, relaxed atmosphere. We believe that patients need to have a great rapport with their partners in care. Involving allopathic and holistic health practitioners is essential for the best interests of our patients.
An integral part of our approach is a belief that the health of the mouth plays an important role in the well-being of the patient. Every person is a complex combination of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual components and health reflects a balance of all four. Research has shown the significant connection between the mouth and the rest of the body. Gum disease, necrotic teeth and poor oral health affect general health. Quality of the breath, colour of the gum tissue, tartar and plaque build-up on the teeth and the colour and coating of the tongue help determine the health of the whole body.
Another part of our philosophy is to restore teeth with materials that are compatible to the body. Educating our patients plays a large role in the care we provide. Many of our patients come to us wanting to take charge of their general and oral health.
At Thornton Dental Centre, we take into consideration the uniqueness of each individual and we respect his or her different values, health conditions and specific needs. We treat both children and adults with the same approach. Come in and see us! We will be your partners in good health.