IS YOUR MOUTH AGING YOU FASTER
THE PALEO DENTIST BLOG BLOG #138 Is Your Mouth Aging You Faster? The Hidden Link Between Oral Inflammation and Healthspan. Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S. 713-781-2800 Dr. Matt Guerre D.D.S. In collaboration with Dr. John Seger M.D. Cardiologist 713-791-9444 and Jenna Nixon Holistic Nutritionist 281-433-9996 BLOG | ABOUT | MISSION | PALEO | RANT | PRODUCT Is Your Mouth Aging You Faster? The Hidden Link Between Oral Inflammation and Healthspan Most people think of dentistry as fixing cavities, whitening teeth, or replacing broken fillings. But what if your mouth was doing something much bigger? What if chronic inflammation in your mouth was quietly contributing to how fast the rest of your …
THE SILENT INFLAMMATION CONNECTION
THE PALEO DENTIST BLOG BLOG #137 The Silent Inflammation Connection: Why Gum Disease Is Linked to Diabetes, Weight Gain, and Aging Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S. 713-781-2800 Dr. Matt Guerre D.D.S. In collaboration with Dr. John Seger M.D. Cardiologist 713-791-9444 and Jenna Nixon Holistic Nutritionist 281-433-9996 BLOG | ABOUT | MISSION | PALEO | RANT | PRODUCT Most people still think of gum disease as a dental problem. A little bleeding. A little tartar. Maybe some bad breath. Annoying perhaps… but not life changing. What if that assumption is wrong? What if irritated gums are not simply a mouth issue at all—but part of a much bigger inflammatory story happening throughout …
COULD BACTERIA IN YOUR MOUTH BE AFFECTING YOUR HEART?
THE PALEO DENTIST BLOG BLOG #134 COULD BACTERIA IN YOUR MOUTH BE AFFECTING YOUR HEART? Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S. 713-781-2800 Dr. Matt Guerre D.D.S. In collaboration with Dr. John Seger M.D. Cardiologist 713-791-9444 and Jenna Nixon Holistic Nutritionist 281-433-9996 BLOG | ABOUT | MISSION | PALEO | RANT | PRODUCT Most people think of the mouth and the heart as two completely separate systems. One handles teeth, gums, and chewing. The other handles blood pressure, arteries, and circulation. But modern research is telling us something surprising: They are far more connected than we once believed. In fact, some of the same bacteria that cause bleeding gums and chronic gum inflammation …
STRAIGHT TEETH, LONGER LIFE? THE HIDDEN POWER OF INVISALIGN
THE PALEO DENTIST BLOG BLOG #133 STRAIGHT TEETH, LONGER LIFE? THE HIDDEN POWER OF INVISALIGN Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S. 713-781-2800 Dr. Matt Guerre D.D.S. In collaboration with Dr. John Seger M.D. Cardiologist 713-791-9444 and Jenna Nixon Holistic Nutritionist 281-433-9996 BLOG | ABOUT | MISSION | PALEO | RANT | PRODUCT STRAIGHT TEETH, LONGER LIFE? THE HIDDEN POWER OF INVISALIGN The Oral–Systemic Takeaway Straight teeth are often thought of as a cosmetic goal, but emerging perspectives in functional and wellness dentistry suggest they may play a meaningful role in overall health and longevity. Malocclusion and crowding can contribute to a range of oral health challenges, including difficulty maintaining proper hygiene, increased …
MINI SERIES-YOUR MOUTH IS THE GATEWAY TO WHOLE BODY HEALTH
THE PALEO DENTIST BLOG TPD BLOG #129 MINI SERIES-YOUR MOUTH IS THE GATEWAY TO WHOLE BODY HEALTH Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S. 713-781-2800 Dr. Matt Guerre D.D.S. In collaboration with Dr. John Seger M.D. Cardiologist 713-791-9444 and Jenna Nixon Holistic Nutritionist 281-433-9996 BLOG | ABOUT | MISSION | PALEO | RANT | PRODUCT This blog is the second in a series about your mouth being the gateway to Whole Body Health. There are zillions of bacteria, viruses and fungi that live in the mouth. And every day we swallow and breathe this conglomeration. As they travel downstream there is potential for infecting tonsils, lungs, intestines and spreading from there. Why Oral …
MINI SERIES-ULTRA PROCESSED FOODS AND AGING
THE PALEO DENTIST BLOG TPD BLOG #128 MINI SERIES-ULTRA PROCESSED FOODS AND AGING: What your mouth and your body want you to know Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S. 713-781-2800 Dr. Matt Guerre D.D.S. In collaboration with Dr. John Seger M.D. Cardiologist 713-791-9444 and Jenna Nixon Holistic Nutritionist 281-433-9996 BLOG | ABOUT | MISSION | PALEO | RANT | PRODUCT This blog is next in our series about your mouth being the gateway to Whole Body Health. There are zillions of bacteria, viruses and fungi that live in the mouth. And every day we swallow and breathe this conglomeration. As they travel downstream there is potential for infecting tonsils, lungs, intestines and …
SUGAR CAN RAISE CHOLESTEROL AND TRIGLYCERIDES
THE PALEO DENTIST BLOG TPD BLOG #127 SUGAR CAN RAISE CHOLESTEROL AND TRIGLYCERIDES Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S. 713-781-2800 Dr. Matt Guerre D.D.S. In collaboration with Dr. John Seger M.D. Cardiologist 713-791-9444 and Jenna Nixon Holistic Nutritionist 281-433-9996 BLOG | ABOUT | MISSION | PALEO | RANT | PRODUCT Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S. 713-781-2800 Dr. Matt Guerre D.D.S. In collaboration with Dr. John Seger M.D. Cardiologist 713-791-9444 and Jenna Nixon Holistic Nutritionist 281-433-9996 YES!!—Sugar can raise triglycerides and also significantly affect cholesterol even though it does not contain cholesterol itself! Here is the bottom line! SUGAR AND TRIGLYCERIDES Absolutely yes! Sugar can directly raise your triglycerides Sugar and especially added …
21 YEAR STUDY LINKS CAVITIES AND GUM DISEASE TO HIGHER STROKE RISK
THE PALEO DENTIST BLOG TPD BLOG TPD BLOG #126 21 YEAR STUDY LINKS CAVITIES AND GUM DISEASE TO HIGHER STROKE RISK Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S. 713-781-2800 Dr. Matt Guerre D.D.S. In collaboration with Dr. John Seger M.D. Cardiologist 713-791-9444 and Jenna Nixon Holistic Nutritionist 281-433-9996 BLOG | ABOUT | MISSION | PALEO | RANT | PRODUCT A recent study came out linking cavities and gum disease to higher risk of stroke. I don’t know about you, but I would rather be dead than to spend the rest of my life in bed with someone changing my diapers and spoon feeding me because I had a stroke. Avoiding strokes is one …
Setting Goals for 2026
THE PALEO DENTIST BLOG TPD BLOG #125 Setting Goals for 2026 Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S. 713-781-2800 Dr. Matt Guerre D.D.S. In collaboration with Dr. John Seger M.D. Cardiologist 713-791-9444 and Jenna Nixon Holistic Nutritionist 281-433-9996 BLOG | ABOUT | MISSION | PALEO | RANT | PRODUCT As you already know, I sit down around the first of each year and I do my goal planning. I’ve been doing it for 60 years because I learned years ago if you don’t write them down, they are just wishes or dreams. The written word is a serious motivator. So, for this year I have created a simple template that I sent out …
WHY DON’T WE GET HEALTHY-SET GOALS?
THE PALEO DENTIST BLOG TPD BLOG #124 WHY DON’T WE GET HEALTHY-SET GOALS? Dr. Spiker Davis D.D.S. 713-781-2800 Dr. Matt Guerre D.D.S. In collaboration with Dr. John Seger M.D. Cardiologist 713-791-9444 and Jenna Nixon Holistic Nutritionist 281-433-9996 BLOG | ABOUT | MISSION | PALEO | RANT | PRODUCT Every year in late December, I sit down and write my goals for the next year. I also review my current and past goals and this year I noticed that every year, I’m writing down something that refers to health. It seems like I never really solve all my health issues and I’m chronically working on that! Why? So, this year I …
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