Oral Health & Mental Health

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 [...]

What is TMJ and how do you treat it?

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 [...]

Sports Injuries and Your Oral Health – Are You Protected?

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 [...]

Bad Oral Habits to Avoid

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

5 ways clear aligners can improve your smile and your health

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

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 [...]

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, [...]