Providing a Wealth of Information
Knowing the Connection Between the Mouth and Body
When our patients want to learn about potential health issues and the solutions to fix them, our team is more than happy to help. We give out three books to our patients and their family, friends, and loved ones. These books describe the connection between the mouth and the body and the impact both have on each other.
have the knowledge and skills to notice the first signs of sleep apnea that other doctors might not. Our goal is to help people breathe and sleep better throughout the night, and this book explains how we accomplish that.
‘SIX-FOOTTIGER,THREE-FOOT CAGE’ BY FELIX LIAO This is an important book to read for learning about the connection between the mouth and sleep. Liao’s book title doesn’t refer to an actual tiger nor a cage. In this instance, the mouth is the 3-foot cage, and the tongue is the 6-foot tiger. When the tongue is too large for the mouth, the only place it can go during sleep is the throat, which causes obstructive sleep apnea.
‘BEATTHE HEART ATTACK GENE’ BY AMY DONEEN AND BRADLEY BALE In this book, Doneen and Bale discuss the significance of ensuring the mouth is in good health for the benefit of overall health. If the mouth isn’t taken care of, for example, it can become inflamed. Once this happens, it can affect the rest of the body, leading to increased risks for heart attacks and strokes.These chapters
In his book, Liao writes about the cutting-edge technology that helps dentists treat this problem and give our patients a good night’s sleep.
talk in depth about what to look for regarding your own health, what to expect in treatment, and the benefits of going to a dentist for overall health. Additionally, at the end of Chapter 1, there is a 25-question assessment readers can fill out themselves.
If you are interested in reading one of these books or want to share one with a family member or loved one, call our office at 860-787-5832.
‘GASP: AIRWAY HEALTH’ BY DR. HOWARD HINDIN AND DR. MICHAEL GELB These two practicing dentists came together to provide their readers with a wealth of knowledge on how dentists and hygienists can assess the potential for obstructive sleep apnea. Professional dentists
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1/4 cup peanut butter
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1 lb medjool dates, pitted (about 1 1/2 cups)
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1 cup bittersweet or dark chocolate, chopped
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1/2 tsp sea salt
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1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
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Warm water
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1. Using a food processor, blend dates and sea salt until dough can be formed into a ball. Slowly add enough warm water to mixture to thicken dough. 2. Roll dough into tablespoon-sized balls. Freeze for 20–30 minutes. 3. In microwave, warm 1/4 cup peanut butter for 30 seconds, then drizzle peanut butter on top of balls. Freeze balls for another 20 minutes. 4. Meanwhile, in microwave, warm chocolate with coconut oil until melted. Stir well. 5. Coat balls in chocolate and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. 6. Top with additional salt and freeze for 30 minutes. Serve at room temperature.
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