Why Are Dental Checkups Important? Oral Health 101
SLOW COOKER SQUASH, KALE, AND SAUSAGE SOUP
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• 1 tbsp vegetable oil • 4 Italian chicken sausages, sliced to bite-size pieces • 6 cloves garlic • 1 onion, chopped • 6–7 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed INGREDIENTS
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 cups chicken broth • 1 tsp smoked paprika • 1 tsp Italian seasoning • 3 cups kale, chopped • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook 4–5 minutes, stirring often, then remove from the pot and set aside. 2. Add garlic and onion to the pot. Sauté 4–5 minutes. Add squash, salt, and pepper. Sauté 8 minutes. 3. In a slow cooker, combine sautéed vegetables, sausage, chicken broth, and seasonings. Cook on low heat for 3 hours and 30 minutes. 4. Open the pot and add the kale. Cook another 20 minutes, then add the red wine vinegar and stir to combine. Cook 10 more minutes, then serve and enjoy!
When it comes to oral health, proactivity is always better than reactivity. Preventive care involves getting into the dental office regularly for cleanings and checkups. Just as you visit the doctor for an annual wellness visit to evaluate your overall health and identify any potential problems, your dental exams serve the same purpose. Keep in mind that your oral health is linked to total body health. Commonly, issues somewhere else in your body present themselves in your mouth. For example, signs and symptoms of certain diseases such as diabetes can lead to periodontal (gum) disease. But there is no need to worry because with regular checkups, any problems that are caught in the beginning stages are usually treatable. Even if you are a pro at cleaning your teeth and never skip out on the floss, you still may have some buildup on the hard-to-reach surfaces of your teeth — especially your back molars. A regular cleaning will remove all of the plaque, tartar, and leftover food while helping to identify any areas where decay may be beginning to present itself. If caught early enough, sometimes a fluoride treatment can be enough to reverse the damage without the need to have a filling. The early stages of gum disease are tough to identify, but your dentist is trained to know what to look for and where to look. Throughout a routine dental office visit, your dentist will check for gum firmness, redness, recession, or swelling. If any of these signs are found, a treatment plan will be put into action before the health of your gums is compromised.
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Via regular checkups, you can maintain strong and healthy teeth. After all, you must take care of your teeth so that they can take care of you!
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