Most of us are aware that poor dental hygiene can lead to tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath – but not brushing your teeth could also have consequences for more serious illnesses. ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE In 2010, researchers from New York University (NYU) concluded that
Emergency room doctors really do see it all: Around the clock, they treat people of every description and with every type of urgent medical condition. Doing their job gives them a unique perspective on America’s health. Dr. Travis Stork is a physician who has gone
Your smile may look healthy, but something quite unhealthy may be going on behind it. Unbeknownst to you, periodontal (gum) disease could even now be damaging tissues and bone that could lead to tooth loss. Caused by plaque, a thin film of food remnant and bacteria built
Expectant moms have concerns regarding medication and dental safety while being pregnant. It’s important to keep up with regular oral exams and teeth cleaning at a time when some hormone levels have changed due to pregnancy. EFFECTS OF PREGNANCY AND DENTAL CARE Hormones are on
WHY ‘YOU REALLY NEED TO BE A DETECTIVE’ WHEN READING FOOD LABELS Two-thirds of food and beverages tested by a group of Ontario researchers, including baby foods and products marketed as healthy, were found to contain added sugar. The researchers, from Public Health Ontario and the University
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEAR’S FLU SEASON Canada is in the midst of a challenging flu season: cases are spiking across the country, particularly among the elderly and in long-term care facilities, and experts predict a surge in infections in the coming
It’s Monday night, and I’m clutching an eight-pack of mini Kellogg’s cereals in the queue of my local corner shop, hoping I don’t see anyone I know. This is the next best thing to the full box of Coco Pops I’ve been craving all day.
Paleo diet dishes involve concepts like “Pizza Soup” and “Pumpkin Chili,” which sound intriguing until you realize they are just carbohydrate-free versions of already-perfect foods. The fad diet, which is supposed to mimic the eating habits of paleolithic humans, is characterized by its lack of
For many people, tooth pain triggers a certain calculus (and we don’t mean the technical term for tartar): Is the pain worse than the thought of going to the dentist? Tight schedules, dread of the dentist and concern over of the bills that follow can
You can’t go wrong with an early start caring for your child’s teeth and gums. In fact, dental care should begin in earnest when their first tooth appears. You should begin by gently cleaning your infant’s gums and new teeth after each feeding with a