Did you know about the connection between oral health and your mental health? A lot of us might think that our dental health does not affect our mental health. However, there is a connection [...]
TMJ or temporomandibular joint disorder occurs as a result of problems with the jaw, jaw joint, and surrounding facial muscles. Pain in the jaw may be excruciating and in some cases, TMJ may go [...]
With the return of warm summer weather, many of us are eager to get back to our favourite sports and outdoor recreation activities. Before you or your child hits the field, reduce your risk of [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
When you think about straightening teeth with braces or clear aligners, attractive, picture-perfect smiles probably come to mind. But did you know that straighter teeth don’t just look better, [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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