From the Editor
STAFF
STAFF WRITERS:
Angela Hoover
Jean Jeffers
Jamie Lober
Thomas W. Miller Ph.D. ABPP
Clint Moore
Annette Racond
Charles Sebastian, MA, MS, LMT
Doris Settles
Martha Evans Sparks
Tanya J. Tyler
COLUMNISTS/GUESTS:
Dr. John M. Falace
John A. Patterson MD, MSPH, FAAFP
Willie B. Ray - Art of Strength Kettle Bell Gym
Dana Sizemore
&
Fiona Young-Brown
Editor, Health&Wellness Magazine
When was your last dental visit?
I admit it — my hate for dentists
started at an early age, when I had
to have several baby teeth removed
because of a calcium problem. After
years of braces and poking and
prodding, when I reached adulthood,
the last thing I wanted to do was
ever see a dentist again. I think
during my grad school years, I went
to precisely one visit, was told I had
no cavities and decided my work
was done. Once I got married, my
husband’s dentist would regularly
ask when I was going to come along
for a visit. I think it took at least five
years of prodding before I finally
gave in. Now I’m a regular and I love
my dental practice; the staff makes
me feel welcome and cared for. And
that’s the key, I think, to good oral
health – having a dentist you trust. I
trust mine so much, I asked him to
write an article for this month’s issue,
answering some of those common
questions about fluoride, fillings, and
more.
health problems; teeth whitening;
finding affordable dental care; and a
host of other mouth-related topics.
And when you feel as if you can’t
take any more tooth-talk, you can
read about equine therapy, the health
benefits of music, how to avoid
falls, and how to protect yourself
from those scary superbugs we keep
hearing about in the news.
Continuing the theme of dental
care, we also have articles about gum
disease and its relationship to other
Don’t forget to floss after reading!
Fiona
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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From the Cover
Features
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What your Dentist Wishes You Knew
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ABOUT H&W
What are you Doing for Your Teeth?
10
Gum Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis
09
Gum Disease and its Treatment
12
Teeth Whitening and Beautifying Smile
11
Health Threats your Dentist can Detect
15
Take a Bite out of Jaw Pain
18
Caring for Little Teeth is a Pretty Big Deal
19
Oil Pulling for Oral Health
20
Fuel Your Body with These Pre-Workout Snacks
22
Playing Music Keeps You Healthy
24
Pinched Nerves Can be a Pain in the Neck
25
Let’s Face It: Top Picks in Cleansers and Toners
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