MY MOTIVATION
MY MOTIVATION I am not a runner. In fact, I struggle each morning to put on my running shoes and head out the door. Not far into my run I can smell fresh cut grass through the humid Naples air. Yes, I enjoy that moment but then I’m reminded of my heavy breathing and again concentrate on my pace. I try to stay motivated as I approach the fifth mile and begin to think how this run is clearing my … Continue reading →
Welcome back to the new “Normal”
Welcome back to the new “Normal” Dr. Avola and her staff at Dental Solutions for Adults & Seniors are finally back to normal after IRMA wrecked havoc in Naples! While the last few weeks have been difficult for all of us, we couldn’t help but look forward to getting things back to how they were before the storm. I began to wonder if our “normal” could be improved? One of our patients, who left Naples to escape the storm, had … Continue reading →
The Window to Your Health
It is said that your eyes may be the window to your soul, but it turns out that your mouth is the window to the overall health of your body. Many studies are now revealing that your oral health can effect, be affected by, or contribute to various diseases and conditions. There is a link between the health of your mouth and such conditions as endocarditis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s Disease and other conditions. Your mouth has millions … Continue reading →
Put Your Dental Health On A Diet, Too!
We all love to eat! What can be better than a meal shared with family and good friends. Enjoying what you’re eating involves both a sense of taste and smell, as well as chewing. But what you eat is even more important especially as you age. We all know that calcium and vitamin D are important for strong bones. But remember your teeth are embedded in bone and that bone like any other bone in your body is affected by … Continue reading →
Dentistry’s Hearth Month for Seniors
Many diseases associated with aging have symptoms that appear in the oral cavity. Through regular geriatric dental care, a dentist can find evidence of conditions such as anemia, diabetes, osteoporosis or arthritis. However, people with heart disease have special needs when it comes to dental care. If someone has suffered from a heart attack, it is recommended that they wait six months after such an episode before undergoing any dental treatments. Before dental treatments begin, be sure to tell your … Continue reading →