Caffene good or bad for your dental health????

YOU CHOOSE.

Coffee: Drinking a steaming cup of Joe is a common ritual many Americans follow daily as a way to jump start the day and the great news is, the beverage has been scientifically proven to reduce the odds of developing cavities. That level of protection comes from one of coffee's main ingredients called Trigonelline. Trigonelline is an alkaloid that can negate the effects of acid that is produced as a byproduct of bacteria during their consumption of simple sugars. Consuming black coffee can neutralize the acids and reduce harmful levels of dental plaque.

Black Tea: Throughout the world, the most popular caffeinated beverage is black tea and the drink is known for having naturally high levels of fluoride. New research out of Spain has indicated that a cup of black tea provides 9 milligrams of fluoride per serving.

Green Tea: Green tea is rich with antioxidants, polyphenols and catechins. The beverage has been proven to fight cancer, prevent heart disease and can improve oral health by fighting gum disease. Japanese research has indicated that every one cup of unsweetened green tea consumed can naturally boost the body's response to periodontal bacteria inflammation.

The key to reaping the health benefits of any type of caffeine is to keep it simple. All the studies and the dental care benefits were based on drinking caffeinated beverages without any additives such as sugar, artificial sweetener or milk. Adding those ingredients may not only negate any health perks, but will contribute to dental problems.

THANKFUL

At our office the theme of the year has been 
"BE THANKFUL FOR WHAT YOU HAVE"


We have recently learned that a few of our patients and loved ones are battling cancer.  This news always puts life into perspective for each of us.  This disease is terrible and it effects everyone (not just the patient).  For the loved ones - it has immediately  turned you into caregivers and THE pillar of strength. I hope you all have the strength to fight!  And when you think that your lacking the strength- SMILE- (that a smile automatically lifts your mood and releases endorphins).  Maybe just for a second that smile will help.
I could go on forever with well wishes and prayers for each of you, but I won't bore you!

I hope that in the new year you can gather the strength to put up a good fight!!!!!!!Know that we are all thinking of you and sending as many good thoughts and prayers as we can!

Love,
Your Dental Team @
Mark DeVuyst DDS,PC

Merry Christmas

Once Upon a Time...........

• In the 1800's people who had false teeth in England ate in their bedrooms before gatherings at the dinner table. This protected them from the embarrassment of having their teeth "fall out"!!!

Imagine THAT............













Visit our site

New Pictures-what do you think?

Oral Health - Overall Health

Oral Health Has been linked to overall health:
Cleavland Clinic has now added Oral Health as one of the 5 pillars of Total Health and Wellness.  THIS IS BIG....... The bacteria that starts in your mouth can travel through your blood stream and wreak havoc on your entire body.  If you have not been in for an oral health screening in a while, no better time than NOW.

www.dentist4life.com

Dental Teams

This may seem like a silly blog topic but, its so important in a dental practice.  Our team has worked so hard to have open communication, excitement about dentistry, and personal accountability every day.
We recently attended a dental education seminar where they touched on teams and how they come together or NOT.  We each realized that our office is truly a "Different kind of dental office". 

We work together to provide the best dental care for each patient and give them a comfortable and modern atmosphere.  I just wanted to take a minute and thank each team member here!
Lindsey- Thank you for your education and "bed side manner".
Laura- Thank you for always going above and beyond for every member of our team- it realy does make a difference.
Andrea- Your enthusiasm about dentistry is legendary.  I'm glad you chose this field!
Jenny- Thank you for trying to learn from every situation.  It empowers the rest of us.
and last but not least...

Dr. DeVuyst-  Your ethics are truly an inspiration to the field of Dentistry and deep down your patients realize it too!

www.dentist4life.com