HealthLinksSC.com | 11 FROM THE EDITOR... I used to be the person who proclaimed, “I won’t ever like going to the dentist.” I’d dutifully make annual appointments to confirm that every other body part remained healthy and then, with little logic and many unfounded fears, I’d put off making my dentist appointment. Guilt fueled that procrastination because I’m not the most consistent flosser, and lots of prescribed tetracycline during my teeth’s formative years left them so gray that bearing them does not thrill me. Thankfully, the old days of being scolded for less than perfect dental hygiene are over. Even more enticing is the current oral health revolution. From teeth-whitening options to getting a new crown in one visit, the medical advances are mind-blowing. Some dental offices boast of spa-like treatments, including warm blankets, mood music and chair massages. This issue of HealthLinks takes you into these experiences so you will be better informed when it’s time for you to make a decision about which advancement in dentistry you would like to enjoy. Reporter Clark Leach’s article about what dentists were taught in the 1960s compared to what they learn now confirms that dental professionals better understand the link between dental health and overall health. They share this correlation with their patients, whose dental health routines now reach beyond what Clark identifies as the “dental trinity” of brushing, flossing and gargling. When it comes to teeth cleanings and dental checkups now, I’m all in. In addition to a focus on the oral health revolution, this issue of HealthLinks Charleston offers tips for extending the life of fruit and vegetables, whether they are from your bountiful garden, the grocery store or a farmers market. For our readers who are fighting cancer, there are articles about unique ways to ease your pain and find your focus. Throughout this issue, you’ll find some good laughs and discover unsung heroes in the community, too. I hope that you enjoy the magazine as much as the HealthLinks team enjoyed creating it. To simple pleasures and good health, Lisa Breslin, Managing Editor SEPT/OCT 2023 CHARLESTON PHOTOGRAPHY AND POSING EXPERT VISIT JENNCADY.COM AND SCHEDULE YOUR PHOTOSHOOT TODAY!
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