Dentistry

Good Foods for Dental Health

 They’re healthy choices that are good for your body and your mouth. The five foods to add to your diet today.Water rulesWater, especially fluoridated water, is the best beverage for maintaining your oral health. That’s because fluoride helps to make teeth more resistant to the acid attacks that can cause cavities. As of 2012, nearly

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Poor Oral Health Linked To Higher Blood Pressure

  Poor oral health may interfere with blood pressure control in people diagnosed with hypertension. Periodontal disease — a condition marked by gum infection, gum inflammation and tooth damage — appears to worsen blood pressure and interferes with hypertension treatment. Study findings underscore the importance of good oral health in blood pressure control and its role

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Loss of First Baby Tooth

 Scared, ashamed, happy or proud — how do children feel when they lose their first baby tooth? An interdisciplinary research group at the University of Zurich has now found that children’s feelings are predominantly positive. The study also reveals that previous visits to the dentist’s as well as parental background and level of education affect

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What Is Gingivitis?

Gingivitis means inflammation of the gums, or gingiva. It commonly occurs because a film of plaque, or bacteria, accumulates on the teeth.Gingivitis is a non-destructive type of periodontal disease, but untreated gingivitis can progress to periodontitis. This is more serious and can eventually lead to loss of teeth. Gingivitis is a common type of periodontal disease.Signs

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Our Family Is Growing

 Green Lane Dental is looking for a dental assistant to join our team! A modern, hi-tech practice in East Gwillimbury is looking for a friendly, caring and highly skilled certified level II dental assistant on a full time basis.Must be willing to work Mondays and Tuesdays until 8:30pm and alternating Saturdays. Training available for the right

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The Importance Of Mouthguards

It’s safe to say that most Canadian children are active, with studies showing that about 84% of kids are involved in some kind of organized sport each year.In fact, Canadian children’s organized sports make up a whopping $5.7 billion industry, with families paying on average $1,000 each year for their children to participate in various

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