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Dental issues-bad bite affect your whole body

Got your Magnesium?

In the human body Magnesium is the eleventh element by mass and about 60-65% of the magnesium is found in the skeleton and teeth. The remaining can be found in muscle tissue and cells and only 1% is contained in our blood. Magnesium is required for metabolic functions involving creation of energy ATP and its transport creation of proteins, nucleic acid RNA and DNA in all known living organisms.

Every single cell in the human body demands enough magnesium to function. Strong bones and teeth, balanced hormones, and healthy nervous and cardiovascular system as well as functional detox pathways depend on cellular magnesium.

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Dental issues-bad bite affect your whole body

What is BPA?

BPA or Bisphenol A is a chemical that has been used since 1960's in certain resins and plastics. It is a common ingredient in many plastics, including water bottles, cups, children's toys, plastic containers, cash receipts and paper currency. BPA is found in polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. Polycarbonate plastics are a common ingredient in containers that store food and beverages such as water bottles, cups, children's toys and baby bottles. Polycarbonate plastics are used for goods such as safety equipment, compact discs and medical devices.

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Dry Mouth

Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)

Dry Mouth (Xerostomia) is a condition usually associated with salivary gland hypofunction (reduced salivary flow). It affects at least one in 10 adults. In adults older than 65, prevalence is about 25% while in institutionalized elders can be as high as 50%. Many oral and systemic conditions can cause a change in the flow and composition of saliva. Prescription medications are implicated in 64% of xerostomia (dry mouth) cases. The major drug groups are antihypertensive , antidepressants, other include analgesics, statins, antihistamines and anticancer meds.

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