Goodwin Dentistry + Medicine

11/18/2025

Celebrating one of our very own ✨ Ayla has been part of our story long before she joined us as a patient — beginning as one of Dr. Thulasi’s many remarkable Medical Sciences students. It’s been a privilege to see her journey come full circle.

🎓Ayla recently earned her B.S. in Health Sciences with a Leadership Studies certificate from UCF. Her internships — from supporting students with cerebral palsy to shadowing physicians in Italy — ignited a passion for medical speech-language pathology that continues to unfold.

Now in her first semester of graduate school in Communication Sciences & Disorders at UCF, Ayla is bringing evidence-based learning to life as she prepares to serve individuals with speech, swallowing, and feeding disorders.

We are so proud of you, Ayla. Your compassion, curiosity, and dedication are already shaping a meaningful career — and we can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make. 💛 A heartfelt Congratulations to you and your family! Please join us in cheering on the next generation of Future Health Care Leaders!

11/14/2025

👄 🌐 Your mouth isn’t separate from the rest of your body — it’s one connected system.

⚠️🩺 Chronic gum inflammation doesn’t just stay in your gums. It can influence your immune system, energy levels, and even your long-term health.

The better news?
A healthy mouth lowers whole-body inflammation and supports every system — heart ❤️
brain 🧠
airway 🌬️
immune 🛡️
metabolic 🔥

🤰And especially when you are expecting.

✅Adults and children typically need a professional hygiene cleaning every 6 months — and some benefit from every 3–4 months to keep inflammation low.

Small habits. Life impact.

11/12/2025

🚑 Do you know the most common Thankgivimg Emergencies and how to Prevent Them?

A peaceful Thanksgiving starts with a little prevention 🍂🦃💛

🥼Every year, ERs, Dental Teams, and Urgent Care’s see the same holiday emergencies show up again and again. A few small habits can keep your family safe on both the Dental and Medical side.

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• Slow down with hard or crunchy foods
• Check for hidden turkey bones
• Keep scissors close and safe so no one opens packages with their teeth
• Cut foods smaller for kids and older adults
• Keep raw and cooked foods separate
• Drink water, take breaks, and keep walkways clear
• Watch for allergies, asthma triggers, and extra holiday stress
• Keep night guards, inhalers, and basic meds nearby

A little prevention keeps your holiday safe, calm and makes space for joy - not emergencies.

🩵 And if the unexpected happens we’re here for you.
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11/06/2025

“What if your bleeding gums were warning you about your brain?” 🧠⚠️

Bleeding gums today… memory loss tomorrow?
It sounds dramatic, but the science is catching up fast.

🔬 New research shows that the same bacteria behind chronic gum disease—P. gingivalis—has been found inside the brains of Alzheimer’s patients.

🚨Even more alarming? These microbes release toxins that trigger inflammation and damage the very neurons responsible for memory.

🦠 In lab studies, when these bacteria were introduced, animals developed Alzheimer’s-like changes in the brain.
And when scientists blocked those toxins?
👉 Inflammation dropped.
👉 Neurons recovered.

This goes beyond “just correlation.”
It’s a powerful reminder that your mouth is part of your whole body—never separate from it.

📚 We’ll drop the study link in the comments for those who want to dig deeper.

🌿At Goodwin Dentistry + Medicine, this is exactly why we look beyond “drill and fill.”
We practice biological dentistry and functional medicine that protects your brain, body, and long-term health.
Your gums matter. Your memory matters. Your whole-body health matters. 🩵

🩵Share this with a loved one

11/05/2025

Let’s play Myth or Fact! ❌✅
So many common beliefs about teeth & health just aren’t true — and knowing the difference matters.

👀 Tap and hold to pause if you want a better look at each answer — no rush, we love curious minds here!

How many did you get right? ✴️
Comment your score below 👇🏼
And share this with a friend who loves learning new health facts!

Your mouth is the gateway to your whole body — let’s take care of it together 💠

11/04/2025

💬 “Can I tell everybody….

🎤 “Go ahead and tell everybody…

Your whole-health smile’s secret is with our excellent and compassionate Team at Goodwin Dentistry + Medicine 🌿✨”.

11/03/2025

🏥 Pancreatic cancer is one of the most challenging cancers to detect early…
but your saliva may soon be part of the solution.

🔬A recent study in JAMA Oncology found that certain oral microbes — including Porphyromonas gingivalis, Candida, and others — were linked to a significantly higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer.

🧬Researchers followed over 120,000 individuals, and those with specific microbial patterns in their saliva were far more likely to face a future diagnosis.

✨ Your mouth is a window into whole-body health.
Biological Dentistry isn’t just about smiles — it’s a powerful diagnostic early-detection tool.

At Goodwin Dentistry + Medicine, we take this seriously. We use advanced saliva testing as part of our diagnostic approach to understand oral-systemic health and support prevention at the root.

Caring for your oral microbiome isn’t just about teeth —it’s about protecting your whole body.

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🧠✨ Follow for more insights on the mouth-body connection!

10/31/2025

Gotta catch ’em all ⚡️ Happy Fall! 🍁

Our Team swapped scrubs for Pokémon and smiles for Poké-balls — here’s to cozy days, big laughs, and joyful hearts this season ✨

🔥Thank you and for the leveling up our Pokémon Team!
Stay tuned — things are about to evolve 👀

Whole Health Dentistry + Medicine

10/29/2025

✨ Thank you to the Winter Park Chamber and the Winter Park Magazine for hosting such a wonderful evening at the Best of Winter Park Awards!

🌳 We’re honored to have been nominated among so many outstanding local businesses and colleagues that make Winter Park such a vibrant, connected community.

🫶🏽Events like this remind us, more than competition — it’s about community. Supporting one another, celebrating shared purpose, and continuing to grow together. Congratulations to our neighbors and friends!

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Thank you to everyone who voted, cheered us on, and continues to trust us with your care. We’re grateful to call Winter Park home. 🩵