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The Beacon is published by by Staff Sgt. John Barnes So if time indicates we have grown eases if the condition is not kept in check.
$HURWHFK1HZVDQG5HYLHZ$HUR- wiser, why then would oral health be get- The glucose levels in their blood are higher
WHFKLVDSULYDWH¿UPLQQRZD\FRQ- 27th Operations Aerospace Medicine Squadron ting worse? This is due to the introduction than someone without diabetes.
nected with the U.S. Air Force, un- of refined grains and sugars in the human
der exclusive written contract with CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- diet—in other words, processed food. From a nutritional perspective, the best
the 452nd Air Mobility Wing. This It is a given that good nutrition is important thing you can do to avoid cavities and other
civilian enterprise Air Force news- for general health and wellbeing. In today’s The bacteria in our mouths feed on sugar dental diseases is to follow a balanced diet
paper is an authorized publication day and age, with the abundance of science and refined carbohydrates. Certain bacteria in accordance with the American Dietetic
for employees and members of and dietary research available to us, we are efficient at using refined carbohydrates for Association, United States Department of
U.S. military services, retirees and more conscience about what we put into fuel are winning out over the friendly bac- Agriculture Food Pyramid, and avoiding
family members. Contents are not our bodies than ever before. teria in our mouths, putting us at constant fad diets that eliminate one or more of the
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or endorsed by, the U.S. Govern- Most people with a basic knowledge bacteria eat and metabolize refined carbo-
PHQWWKH'HSDUWPHQWRI'HIHQVH of oral hygiene know that sugar is bad for hydrates and secrete acidic byproducts that Staying well hydrated is equally as im-
RUWKH'HSDUWPHQWRIWKH$LU)RUFH their teeth. While this is certainly true, the are responsible for tooth decay. portant; saliva is a natural buffer for tooth
relationship between food and your oral enamel. If you drink or eat anything with
The appearance of advertis- health is a little more complex. Early man rarely had this problem. They sugar in it, and chances are you will be-
ing in this newspaper, including ate according to the hunter/gatherer code: cause we do not live in a perfect world, the
inserts or supplements, does not For years, cavities and gum disease fruits, vegetables, nuts and meat when they important thing is to not leave it on your
constitute endorsement of the has been a nuisance for all. There is could get it. Fast forward to the advent of teeth. Sipping or eating such foods over a
SURGXFWV RU VHUYLFHV E\ WKH 'H- evidence that our earliest ancestors food processing and we start to notice a period of more than an hour can be more
SDUWPHQWRI'HIHQVHWKH'HSDUW- had to endure these painful conditions dramatic increase in dental diseases. detrimental to your oral health than con-
ment of the Air Force or Aerotech throughout the course of their lives, as suming it in less time and rinsing with wa-
1HZVDQG5HYLHZ,QF there was no way yet to properly treat The sugar-laden sports drinks, energy ter after, especially if it’s before bedtime.
them beyond extraction. drinks, fruit juices, sodas and sugared cof-
Everything advertised in this fee we consume on a daily basis to keep Public measures of adding fluoride into
newspaper shall be made avail- Dentistry itself has been around for up in our fast-paced lives have us fighting water supplies has also aided in the de-
able for purchase, use or patron- centuries. Everything from jewel fill- a losing battle despite persistent brushing crease of cavities in the general population.
age without regard to race, color, ings to gold bridges shows that many and flossing. Diet also affects the acidity of Your dental professionals along with these
religion, sex, national origin, age, early efforts were quite reliable and ef- the mouth. Certain foods eaten in combina- measures will do everything in their power
marital status, physical handicap, fective for their time. Over the years, tion can lower or raise this level. to help; however, good oral hygiene is pri-
SROLWLFDO DI¿OLDWLRQ RU DQ\ RWKHU there has been a steady rise in innova- marily an individual effort that includes at-
non-merit factor of the purchaser, tion: silver fillings (amalgams), root Carbohydrates and sugar raise it sig- tention to nutrition.
user or patron. canal therapy, crowns, implants, digital nificantly, which is why diabetics are at a
radiography and laser dentistry. higher risk for cavities and other dental dis-
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