Oral health impacts and dental care tips with Dr. Valerie Mukanga
In this episode, Dr. Obadan chats with Dr. Valerie Mukanga, a seasoned dentist. They discuss Dr. Mukanga's journey into dentistry, the significance of oral health, and share tips on dental care. They also emphasize the importance of regular dental check-ups, the benefits of proper teeth alignment, and lifestyle advice from Dr. Mukanga. The episode concludes on a note of problem-solving and how to contact Dr. Mukanga.
Key Points
- Regular dental care, including brushing teeth twice a day, flossing, and seeing a dentist twice a year, is essential for preventing serious health complications such as strokes related to oral infections.
- Proper dental alignment not only improves aesthetic appearance and mental health but also prevents areas where bacteria can thrive, leading to tooth decay and other oral health issues.
- Adopting a mindset of being coachable and viewing problems as opportunities for growth can lead to personal and professional development, regardless of the source of the lesson.
Dr Obadan is dual board certified in internal medicine, nephrology, and hypertension. Since 2007, she has gained expertise working as a hospital medicine specialist and in the office. She also has cares for patients virtually through telemedicine. Her special interests include caring for patient at risk of kidney disease, prevention of chronic medication conditions like hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and chronic kidney disease. She has developed further interest in lifestyle/obesity medicine and functional medicine.
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DISCLAIMER: You should not substitute this information for medical advice. Please continue to follow the advice of your physician.
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