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From Waistline to Gumline – how oral health affects systemic health Recent scientific evidence has established a compelling link between oral health—particularly periodontal health—and a wide range of systemic diseases. Periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by microbial disturbance and destruction of the supporting structures of the teeth, is no longer viewed as a condition

What to do with leftover Halloween candies? Ways to avoid candy overload after Halloween

  Halloween is a fun, festive time for kids, filled with costumes, spooky decorations, and of course, plenty of candy. However, once Halloween is over, many parents face the dilemma of what to do with the leftover candy. Keeping a large stash at home may not be the best idea for young children’s teeth. Here’s

12 Dental Day of Christmas

As the holiday season is upon us, check out this fun dental twist on the classic tune 12 Days of Christmas!    On the first day of Christmas, my dentist gave to me: A pack of floss for free! On the second day of Christmas, my dentist gave to me: Two toothbrushes, and a pack

Winter, Your Teeth and You!

Bring on the snow, but not the tooth pain! The winter season can certainly be a magical time of year. From holiday gatherings with loved ones to crisp morning walks and fresh snowfall, there’s a lot to get excited about! And this session should be filled with joyful moments—not with moments of tooth sensitivity. But

The Oral Microbiome: It’s a Zoo In There!

We all know that we’re supposed to do a couple of fundamental things to keep our mouths happy and healthy, like brushing our teeth properly, flossing regularly, and getting those all-important regular dental check-ups. But have you ever wondered why exactly we have to do this laundry list of tasks to make sure our smiles

Your Health Info (Just) You…? The implications of tech innovations in dental care

Everything has gotten a little bit easier to access these days.  Whether it’s a meal from Ubereats, or deliveries sent right to your doorstep, or a smart toothbrush that sums up your brushing habits into a handy app—technology has helped make things more convenient and take less time.  We have separate anxiety when we are

Are healthy teeth the hidden key to student success?

We all want our children to be the happiest and healthiest. Whether they’re developing social and emotional skills, learning new sports, or getting to know world geography;  there’s a lot going on at school to exercise their intellectual muscle and grow them to new heights.  But what if you cannot concentrate at school because you

Are Smiles Contagious?

Have you wondered if smiles are contagious? Why do we feel like smiling ourselves after seeing a smiling baby or a happy toddler running through the park?  In honour of Smile Power Day on June 15th, we’re going to be diving into the power of a smile!  To answer our first question, we need to

The Canada Dental Benefit continues—find out how your child can benefit!

The federal government has announced a significant expansion to dental care funding in its 2023 federal budget. The budget was released this past March and includes roughly $13 billion more dedicated to dental care services to be rolled out over the next five years.  Plans are currently in place to ensure that Canadians without dental