DOCTORS’ NOTES
We asked, ‘What’s one piece of health advice you’d give to a family member?’
Get involved with your treatment, ask questions and take responsibility about your oral health. Be proactive [and] don’t wait and delay treatment because ‘it doesn’t hurt.’ When it hurts, it could be too late!
Follow the 80/20 rule: 80% of the time, [eat] healthful foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy and lean protein sources; 20% of the time, you can include some of your favorites, whether those items be wine, sweets or snack foods. I don’t ever want anyone to feel as though they have to give up all of their favorite foods when trying to eat healthy. 84
chapelhillmagazine.com March 2018
Dr. Mandy Ghaffarpour, Studio G Aesthetic & Family Dentistry
Elizabeth Watt, Clinical Dietitian, UNC Wellness Center