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Functional Pediatric Dentistry
Functional Medicine Approach
to Oral Health
Mouth and Body Connection
The Power of the Oral Microbiome
Kids' Cavity Free Zone
A world without cavities begins with a Kids’ Cavity-Free Zone, a zone where educating children and parents alike is paramount to stress the need for an optimal diet, airway, oral microbiome, and oral hygiene routine to prevent tooth decay, cavities, and gum disease.
A quality diet is the foundation for achieving optimal oral health. Providing your body with all the necessary nutrients and vitamins can make your teeth stronger and more resistant to cavities and other dental infections.
Whole Body Health Starts with Oral Health.
Importance of a Child’s
First Dental Visit
Reversing and Arresting Tooth Decay
Airway and Sleep Issues
Airway and sleep issues can significantly affect a child’s growth and development. If your child displays any of the following issues associated with airway and oral function, or sleep, don’t ignore them.
Please get a consult for your child. It is far better to catch these issues as little smoldering concerns before they are full-blown fires!
Prebiotics and Probiotics Help Improve Oral Microbiome
Nutrition
Nutrition encompasses the micro- (vitamins and minerals) and macro- (carbohydrates, protein, and fat) nutrients needed by the cells in your body to stay healhty and cunction well. Your nutrional intake (the food you eat) is directly related to your health.
Functional Nutrition and Oral Health
Best Foods for Oral Health
The best foods for oral health provide a variety of nutrients that promote healthy teeth and gums. When you eat or drink, the environment in your mouth becomes acidic as part of your body’s natural digestive process. Bacteria that live in the mouth break down sugars, flours, and starches while you eat and drink and produce acid, lowering the pH levels of the mouth.
Therefore, following a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, protein-rich foods, calcium-rich foods, and whole grains is optimal for maintaining a healthy smile and body.