Poor Oral Health Linked to Hidden Brain Damage
Older adults with gum disease were more likely to show white matter damage in brain scans, a sign linked to memory and movement problems. Credit: Shutterstock New research suggests that…
Study Links Gum Disease With White Matter Damage in The Brain : ScienceAlert
Poor health in one part of the body often leads to problems elsewhere. A new study links gum disease with an increased risk of damage to the brain’s white matter,…
5 million Canadians now covered by national dental care plan, but nearly half haven’t been to a dentist
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by text-to-speech, a technology based on artificial intelligence. Health Canada is touting the major uptake…
Why is it so shameful to have missing or damaged teeth?
When your teeth and gums are in good condition, you might not even notice their impact on your day-to-day life. Good oral health helps us chew, taste, swallow, speak and…
The Surprising Oral Health Benefits of Working Out and Taking Omega-3
A new study in Scientific Reports suggests that combining regular physical exercise with omega-3 supplementation can strengthen the immune system and protect against chronic apical periodontitis. Credit: Shutterstock Rats that…
Hollister welcomes its first woman-owned dental hygienist practice
Vanessa Salinas has opened Hollister’s first dental hygiene practice, Vibrant Smiles, providing affordable, personalized dental care to the community.Salinas, who was born and raised in Hollister, celebrated the grand opening…