Take a Good Bite: Dental Health and Nutrition

take a good bite - Dental Health Nutrition - kidney talk

Good nutrition coupled with good dental hygiene is key to good health. Cher Thomas explains why this is so important for people with chronic kidney disease, how problems can arise if you are not chewing your food properly or making enough saliva, and the risks factors for gum disease and cavities. Cher has been a transplant patient for more than 16 years and is passionate about educating her peers to improve their dental health, and overall health.

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Hosted By Lori Hartwell

Lori Hartwell is the Founder & President of Renal Support Network (RSN) and the host of KidneyTalk®, a radio podcast show. Lori was diagnosed with kidney disease at the age of two. In 1993 she founded RSN to instill “health, happiness and hope” into the lives of those affected by chronic kidney disease. Lori is also the author of the inspirational bookChronically Happy: Joyful Living in Spite of Chronic Illness and is a four-time kidney transplant recipient.

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