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02/02/2026

02/02/2026

Your toothbrush might be judging your lifestyle

01/22/2026

Many people think gum disease only affects the mouth — but its impact can extend throughout the body.

Periodontal (gum) disease is more than bleeding gums or loose teeth.
It is a chronic inflammatory infection that allows oral bacteria and inflammatory mediators to enter the bloodstream, influencing multiple organ systems.

Scientific research has linked untreated periodontal disease with:

🔹 Cardiovascular disease – increased risk due to chronic inflammation

🔹Diabetes – a bidirectional relationship affecting blood sugar control

🔹Respiratory diseases – aspiration of harmful oral bacteria

🔹Rheumatic conditions – inflammation-related joint involvement

🔹Neurodegenerative disorders – including associations with Alzheimer’s disease

The mouth is not separate from the body.
It is a gateway to systemic health.
Maintaining healthy gums through professional dental care, daily oral hygiene, and early periodontal treatment is not cosmetic dentistry — it is preventive medicine.

01/21/2026

Happy National Popcorn Day! Enjoy the crunch 🍿—just don’t forget to brush and floss later so those sneaky kernels don’t cause irritation or inflammation.
If you want to read more: https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/nutrition-and-oral-health/is-popcorn-bad-for-your-teeth

01/07/2026

***Fully booked**

Sunday I will be volunteering for my second Gift From The Heart. I am offering free 45 minute Dental Cleanings in Grand Falls-Windsor for individuals who do not have access to The Canadian Dental Care Plan or other Insurances.

https://www.giftfromtheheart.ca/event-locations

12/31/2025

Happy New Years! From my family to yours 🎄🥳🎉🎊

10/26/2025

Gingivitis? Periodontitis?? What is that? Here is a great visual of these two oral diseases. Biggest difference is that gingivitis is completely reversible by getting regular dental cleanings to remove harmful bacteria which causes your body’s immune response (bleeding).

Canadian Dental Association definition:

gingivitis is an early, reversible inflammation of the gums caused by plaque that leads to red, swollen, and bleeding gums.

Periodontitis is a more severe form of gum disease that, if left untreated, can develop from gingivitis and cause destruction of the gum and bone that support teeth, potentially leading to tooth loss

Gingivitis Vs Periodontitis

10/25/2025

Many people hear “radiation” and instantly feel uneasy, but dental X-rays are actually among the safest medical imaging procedures available today. The amount of radiation is tiny — comparable to natural sources we encounter every day without realizing it.

Eating a banana exposes you to natural background radiation from potassium. A single dental X-ray gives about the same dose as eating a few bananas.

Spending a few minutes outdoors in sunlight gives you more natural radiation exposure than a dental X-ray.

A short airplane flight exposes your body to several times more radiation than a full-mouth series of dental X-rays.

Thanks to modern digital sensors, today’s X-rays require up to 90% less radiation than old film systems, yet they produce sharper, clearer, and more diagnostic images.

Dentists also take strict safety measures — lead aprons, thyroid collars, and careful adherence to the ALARA principle (As Low As Reasonably Achievable). Every X-ray is taken only when it has a clear clinical benefit.

In short, the radiation from dental X-rays is minimal, carefully regulated, and far outweighed by their diagnostic value. They help protect your oral and overall health — not put it at risk.

Disclaimer: This post is for educational awareness only and is not a substitute for a professional medical or dental evaluation.