I know we’ve all heard it from our parents and dentists growing up, that dental hygiene is very important to out overall health.

A recent study of 11,000 adult men and women, averaged age 50, surveyed brushing habits and determined the prevalence of cardiovascular disease and levels of C-reactive protein/fibrinogen.  High levels of which indicate a state of inflammation in the body, precursors of many disease states.  In 8 years during the study there were a total of 555 cardiovascular incidents (170 fatal) in individuals who reported never/rarely brushing their teeth once a day.  It is found that there is a 30% increased incidence of MI (myocardial infarct-MI) only brushing once a day, and a 70% increase with less than once a day.

How I look at this is that we need to pay attention to our bodies in a proactive manner.  Meaning……. Why wait until a heart attack, stroke, cancer, diabetes or auto-immune syndrome before I start to be a healthy steward of my body.

I find clinically, that most Americans take better care of their pets and cars than their bodies.

A different perspective could be I’m worthy of a healthy, happy body and I act on my wisdom!

In Health & Service,

Dr. Roland F. Phillips BA.,BS.,D.C.