Obesity and Health

Your mouth is the gateway to your health!

Today we have a growing epidemic in our country of being overweight, which is resulting in a major health problem. A study from Harvard Medical School in 2000 shows the consequences of being overweight:

• Coronary Artery Disease
• Type II Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Stroke
• Gallbladder Disease
• Osteoarthritis
• Respiratory Disease
• Sleep Apnea

In our office we offer, for those interested, a Comprehensive Wellness Exam which includes:

• Comprehensive Health Assessment by a Certified Fitness Trainer
  • Blood Pressure
  • Initial Weight
  • Percent Body Fat
  • Body Measurements and Flexibility
  • Blood Work if needed
    
• Comprehensive Nutritional Assessment
  • Nutritional Diary And Computer Analysis including Body Mass Index
  • Certified Nutritionist with a recommendation report
    
• Comprehensive Oral Exam
  • Full Series of Dental Films
  • Oral Cancer Exam
  • Oral Assessment Needs

After analysis of the needed information:

• Interview with fitness trainer for recommended exercise and cardiovascular activity
• If needed a dental appliance to eat slower and less at meals only- proven to reduce your calories by 30%, about 4-5 pounds of weight loss per month.

If interested, ask any of our team members!