by Pride Dental | Feb 22, 2018 | Biological Dentistry, General Health
Originally posted June 29, 2017; updated Most of us are raised with a rather reactive and passive relationship with healthcare. You see your doctor or dentist only once something goes wrong and expect them to fix it. But functional and biological medicine remind us... 
by Pride Dental | Feb 15, 2018 | Oral Hygiene, Periodontal health
But how do you go about doing that? You can start by not adding fuel to the fire: If you smoke or use tobacco, quit. It’s the number one risk factor for periodontal disease and tooth loss. Make sure you get 7 to 9 hours of quality sleep each night. If you brux (clench... 
by Pride Dental | Feb 8, 2018 | Periodontal health
Periodontal disease affects up to 80% of Americans. It’s not just a problem in the mouth, either. It’s been linked to many other conditions, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and some cancers. The good news? Periodontal therapy can help... 
by Pride Dental | Feb 1, 2018 | Dentistry
With this year’s Super Bowl right around the corner, most Americans have at least a little bit of football on the brain – if not for the championship match-up itself, the unveiling of new, often over-the-top ads throughout it. But whether you watch it for the game or... 
by Pride Dental | Jan 25, 2018 | General Health, Oral Health
How much time do you spend sitting each day? Probably more than you’d care to. Many of us spend the vast majority of our time every day seated – usually in front of a screen of some kind. Unfortunately, all this sitting is a major contributor to poor health. And it’s...