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We all have habits, good or bad, whether we've had it since we were young or something new we just acquired. They become a part of us and sometimes bad habits can affect us negatively in the long run. And oral health is no exception. When this happens, results can...
Pandemic Bruxism: Is Pandemic Stress Affecting Your Teeth?
Dental professionals around the world have noticed a significant rise in teeth grinding since the start of the pandemic. As a result of increased stress, they are seeing more patients with signs of excessive clenching or grinding, also known as bruxism. These include...
Dental Implant vs. Bridge: Which Tooth Replacement Option Is Right for You?
Losing a tooth can dramatically affect your smile and your self-esteem. It can also make it difficult to eat certain foods. Whether you are missing a tooth because of genetics, decay, gum disease or injury, it is important to replace it to maintain oral function and...
Gum disease patients 9 times more likely to die from COVID-19
A recent study has found more correlation between oral health and COVID-19. Patients who suffer from periodontitis or gum disease are 9 times more likely to die from COVID-19 and 3 times more likely to end up in the intensive care unit (ICU). While there is a growing...
How to protect your teeth this winter
How to protect your teeth this winter Like the rest of the body, the teeth are no stranger to sensitivity, especially in the cold. If exposed to the cold, the teeth might sustain some damage if not properly taken care of. It is even more important to protect...
The Growing Link Between Oral Health and COVID-19
A team of scientists and clinicians led by U of T's Faculty of Dentistry have found that neutrophil immune cell activity is the mechanism that links periodontal disease with heart disease, cancer, and other inflammatory conditions - possibly including COVID-19....
How Can Crooked Teeth Impact Your Health?
Crooked, misaligned teeth are very common, but did you know that sometimes crooked teeth are acquired? People get crooked teeth for a variety of reasons. For the most part, baby teeth and permanent teeth can come in crooked, or they become crooked as they grow. Baby...
How to Floss (Everyday!)
Brushing your teeth daily may seem like a no-brainer, but why do most people’s oral hygiene routines stop there? One of the main reasons why people do not floss as regularly as they brush is simply because they don’t know how to properly. Flossing is an important oral...
Will a Healthy Smile Help You Find More Success?
We all want to be confident in our smiles, but what we may not realize is that with a healthy smile, we have the opportunity to positively impact nearly every aspect of our lives. If more people truly understood this, we think a lot more people would be visiting their...
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