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09/18/2025

Don’t you just LOVE science!!?

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder of the strong connection between oral health and systemic disease, including breast cancer and oral squamous cell carcinoma. Dental...

09/14/2025

Wisdom teeth, often seen as useless and problematic, may actually be tiny vaults of "medical gold." Inside their dental pulp lie mesenchymal stem cells — versatile building blocks capable of transforming into bone, cartilage, nerve, muscle, and even fat cells. These cells carry immense potential for regenerative medicine, offering hope in repairing tissues that were once thought to be beyond healing.

What makes them special is accessibility and quality. Since wisdom teeth are commonly removed at a young age, the stem cells harvested are fresh, healthy, and more potent. Unlike invasive bone marrow extraction, collecting them is simple, non-invasive, and they can even be cryopreserved — stored for future use when needed.

(Courtesy Dental Daily on facebook)


https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10938947/

08/31/2025

You see! Spit IS powerful!!

https://dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com/saliva-test-shows-promise-for-breast-cancer-screening/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMhdt5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHhanjpQpCNSDSfE4tKX2i09TkBN_g5PCxtaNMI__KshDOBpVGAGne7fB7GGP_aem_PPT04lHg4iFANgBVPL2U9Q

08/27/2025

Wow! I’ve been at this a while!!💜

08/07/2025

Gum bleeding during brushing is one of the earliest signs of inflammation in the gums, known medically as gingivitis. It usually happens when plaque — a soft, sticky film made of bacteria — builds up around the teeth and along the gumline. If not cleaned properly, this plaque irritates the gum tissue, making it red, swollen, and prone to bleeding even with gentle brushing.

This is not a sign of “brushing too hard” in most cases — it’s the body’s way of alerting you that harmful bacteria are causing inflammation beneath the surface. And if this inflammation is ignored, it doesn’t stop at the gums. It can silently spread deeper, damaging the bone that holds your teeth in place — a more advanced stage called periodontitis.

Over time, this can lead to gum recession, loose teeth, and eventually tooth loss. Even worse, research shows that untreated gum disease can increase the risk of other systemic conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, and pregnancy complications.

The good news? Gum bleeding in the early stages is fully reversible. A professional dental cleaning and proper brushing and flossing habits can restore gum health before permanent damage occurs. Bleeding gums are not normal — and they should never be ignored.

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This post is for public awareness. It does not replace professional dental advice. If you notice any symptoms—pain, gum bleeding, swelling, sensitivity—please consult your dentist promptly.

07/07/2025

Wouldn’t this be great??!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1B5w9MBtgN/?mibextid=wwXIfr

We may soon have a vaccine that protects against cavities, especially in children. Researchers have developed a nanoparticle-based formulation that targets Streptococcus mutans, the bacteria most responsible for tooth decay.

Instead of traditional methods like fluoride or sealants, this vaccine uses PLGA nanoparticles to deliver bacterial antigens and stimulate the body’s own immune system. It boosts IgA antibodies in saliva (our natural first line of defense in the mouth) and IgG antibodies in the blood, helping stop bacteria before they ever form plaque.

This could change pediatric preventive dentistry — imagine fewer restorations, less chair time, and long-term caries protection starting from a single childhood injection.

🔗 Read the full study : Link in the comments 👇

07/03/2025

..complicate or initiate medical conditions…

Science is cool. Regarding “that furry feeling” you get when you don’t effectively clean your teeth and gums often! Risk for adverse health effects goes UP.

https://esmed.org/MRA/mra/article/view/6700

06/27/2025

Dental trivia! (Dental friends need not play along 😝)
Without googling, DM me your guess to this question.

How is the tooth held into its socket?

1. It is attached directly to the bone.
2. It is attached with a tiny ligament.
3. It is attached by the nerves.
4. It is attached with a rich blood supply.

06/24/2025

06/18/2025

At a news conference in Ottawa, the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) calls on governments and employers to invest in better work environments in...

06/16/2025

https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/oracare-baby-brush

Due to a manufacturing defect, the handle of the silicone brush can be broken in half, causing a potential choking hazard. Users should stop using the product and bring it back to a Dollarama store for reimbursement. Recall start date: May 1, 2025

06/02/2025

The position of your tongue inside your mouth, at rest, matters.

It matters for your facial development as a child, it matters for your airway development.

If your tongue does not live slightly suctioned up to and filling your palate, then you may be at risk for several dental and other health related issues.

Awareness is the first step! More questions? Shoot over a DM!

*image courtesy of the Tongue Therapist on IG, follow if you want to learn more