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Why should I say "yes" to further testing?
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Stop guessing and start testing! In this episode we review the top tests to be proactive in your health. It is important to know an issue as early as possible, to prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and Alzheimer's.
In the dental office, we can test for pathogenic bacteria in your mouth that is driving chronic inflammation. By looking at dentistry as a primary provider of preventative care, you can get a more complete picture of your health.
Tests mentioned in this episode:
- A1c Test: tests for the 3-month average of your blood sugar, looking for insulin resistance and diabetes
- Continuous glucose monitor: blood sugar response to food overtime, for 2 weeks
- Blood Pressure
- Sleep Study
- Saliva testing for oral pathogens
- CIMT test
- 3D Cone Beam: anatomy of how we are breathing
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