Even if you have dental coverage, your insurance plan may only cover up to a certain amount per year. If you require major dental procedures, you may have to make up the difference out-of-pocket. Before you ignore your oral health in an attempt to save money, here are tips to help you save on dental […]
How to Improve Dental Health for Seniors
Here in Canada, many seniors suffer from poor oral health. Access to dental care, absentmindedness and financial reasons may contribute to poor dental health in members of the senior community. Unfortunately, reduced dental health is connected to major health conditions such as heart disease, stroke and pneumonia, all of which can lead to a drastically […]
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Neglect Your Tongue
For many generations, the dental care field has recognized the importance that tongue brushing can have on an array of oral health areas. Professionals now recommend the use of a tongue scraper to clean off the bacteria, dead cells and fungi that can develop while you sleep. With many Canadians yet to add tongue-scraping to […]
Why Oral Hygiene Is Good for Your Heart
Gum disease is correlated with heart disease For years, doctors were puzzled by an apparent link between rates of gum disease and heart disease. Finally, a consensus report published in both dental and cardiovascular trade journals brought together all the evidence and came to the following conclusions: The link is real. Gum disease is indeed […]
Can Bad Oral Hygiene Affect Your Sleep?
The short answer to this question is absolutely. Bad oral hygiene affects the whole body in ways that are only beginning to come to light. Poor oral hygiene can lead to pain in the mouth, inflammation of the gums, decreased blood sugar regulation, and stress, all of which affect sleep in profound ways. Poor oral […]
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