Dealing with dental anxiety The fear of going to the dentist is high on the list of general fears. Undergoing… Dealing with dental anxiety The fear of going to the dentist is high on the list of general fears. Undergoing root canals and tooth extractions can strike fear in anyone. […]
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Oral health is often taken for granted but the practice of keeping our mouth, teeth and gums clean and healthy to prevent disease is an essential part of our everyday lives since neglecting dental hygiene for a long period of time eventually starts affecting our overall health and may also […]
Sitting in a conference room in the Indianapolis City-County Building on Monday morning, the family of Elijah Ellis looked toward television cameras and pleaded with the community for answers. “Come forward. Turn yourself in,” said Tomeika Ellis, the 20-year-old’s mother, her voice breaking. “What if it was you? What if it […]
Dubai: One of the causes of concern during the fasting hours is dental decay and bad breath. During Ramadan, it is important to be mindful of oral health in order to avoid the side-effects of dehydration, dry mouth and indigestion that could occur due to poor food choices during the […]
Londoners have taken to Reddit to discuss ways on how to get a dentist appointment. They’ve been notoriously hard to come by during the Covid-19 pandemic and many surgeries are still not taking NHS patients. And one person had a problem: “I broke my front tooth couple years ago and […]
Inflation is here. Costs for gasoline, food, supplies, and travel, just to name a few, are rising. Depending upon whom you listen to for advice, it could significantly influence your ability to be profitable and solvent. In its course, inflation can affect everyone, including your patients, who also think of […]
Parents can help make toothbrushing a comfortable, enjoyable experience for children with special health care needs. (Image: AdobeStock) This is the first of a two-part series offering dental tips to the parents of children with special health care needs. The texture of a toothbrush’s bristles can be enough to make […]
Many of our university students are from the Toronto area. College is a time of self-discovery, and it is an opportunity for students to figure out what they want to do with their lives. Even though it is easy to get absorbed into the daily routine, college students need to […]
Oral health is an integral part of everyone’s overall health. However, daily management of good oral hygiene is not always easy or possible for everyone. Children, as well as older and the disabled, often are not capable of good dental hygiene. In these instances, caregivers are vital in maintaining oral […]
Image Source : FREEPIK On World Oral Health Day, start practising THESE tips to maintain dental hygiene Highlights People all across the globe celebrate World Oral Health Day on March 20 It is celebrated to spread awareness among people about the benefits of protecting your mouth On this occasion, it […]
Credit: Getty As nutrition researchers, we are often asked to advise colleagues as well as members of the public on diet and exercise to promote good health. But do we always practise what we preach? We both face challenges to eating healthily. Like many of our peers, we often work […]
Making healthy food choices is important at any age, but as you get older, it becomes critical to keep up with how your body’s nutritional needs change. Nutrition becomes much more than just watching calories. During National Nutrition Month, Michelle Cole, R.D., LDN, CDE, the director of FirstHealth’s Diabetes & […]