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Did you know that nasal breathing is essential for orofacial health and development! It also is closely linked to overal...
11/15/2022

Did you know that nasal breathing is essential for orofacial health and development! It also is closely linked to overall health.
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I’m sure we all know someone that swears that Baltic amber teething necklaces to soothe their babies sore gums. However ...
08/11/2022

I’m sure we all know someone that swears that Baltic amber teething necklaces to soothe their babies sore gums. However I am here to inform you that there is no scientific evidence to back the claim of these necklaces. They are marketed and advertised to soothe babies teething pain by releasing succinic acid that is supposed to be absorbed through the child’s skin and act as an analgesic. The only way succinic acid is released from baltic amber beads is if you heat them to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. This is way too hot for being in contact with someone’s skin and will burn them instantly. There is also a risk of choking for babies if they swallow a bead or strangulation if the necklace gets caught on some thing while napping or playing. As a mother of three I would never purchase one of these for my children knowing the risks and that there is no scientific evidence supporting the claims.
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A common question asked by breast-feeding mothers is can breast milk cause cavities? My response to this is that breastm...
08/04/2022

A common question asked by breast-feeding mothers is can breast milk cause cavities? My response to this is that breastmilk alone does not cause cavities! Here are some reasons why:
Although breastmilk contains lactose (a milk sugar), it is NOT considered cariogenic due to it being a non-fermentable sugar. This means bad bacteria cannot metabolize it and produce an acid byproduct -which causes demineralization to teeth causing cavities. Other beneficial components that breast milk has included:
-IGA and IgG (immunoglobulins found in breast milk) which slows strep mutans growth. Strep mutans is one of the main bad bacteria in the mouth that is responsible for cavities.
-Lactophyren (an enzyme in breast milk) has bactericidal actions, thus keeping overgrowth of bacteria at bay.
-Casein (a protein in breast milk) can enhance remineralization of teeth as well as calcium and phosphate found in Brest milk.
Some reasons babies may develop cavities include:
-Using formula which contains man made carbohydrates which are cariogenic.
-Babies that mouth breath which dries out the mouth causing the pH level to become more acidic causing demineralization.
-Frequent feeding or feeding on demand which leads to more acid attacks to the teeth. Exclusively breast-fed babies can have this problem if they have genetically softer teeth due to poor enamel development.
-Compromised or less than optimal oral microbiome. A baby‘s oral microbiome is a blank slat until vaginal bacteria or skin bacteria from a C-section is introduced. Bacteria is also introduced via saliva/ kissing. Thus, the health and oral health of the mother is very important to create a healthy start for their baby. It is recommended to not kiss your baby on the mouth or share utensils etc. especially if you yourself have oral health problems because you can pass that bad bacteria to your baby and cause a dysbiosis.

Ever see those toothpaste commercials where they smear toothpaste across the whole toothbrush? This is incorrect! When i...
07/29/2022

Ever see those toothpaste commercials where they smear toothpaste across the whole toothbrush? This is incorrect! When it comes to toothpaste less is more!
> 3 years old should only have a smear (rice size) of toothpaste as they have not yet developed a spitting reflex and will swallow most of all the toothpaste. Limiting the amount of toothpaste you put on the toothbrush will help eliminate the amount of fluoride ingested by your little one which can cause dental and skeletal fluorosis. I actually do not recommend using fluoride toothpaste for children. Great alternative toothpastes containing hydroxyapatite (a non-toxic, biocompatible mineral) include and .
3-6 year olds can increase the amount of toothpaste used to a pea size as long as you’re confident they can spit toothpaste out.
6 + can you use a large pea size amount in order to have adequate amount of toothpaste to brush all the teeth.
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Today I got nominated to join the National Society of Leadership and Success as a presidential member! Thank you for the...
01/28/2022

Today I got nominated to join the National Society of Leadership and Success as a presidential member! Thank you for the honour!
Anyone know if the membership is worth it?

08/25/2021

Fluoride is a hot topic in the world of dentistry. Some dental providers are all for it while others aren’t so much.
While fluoride does have huge benefits for our teeth, it has to be used appropriately in order to reap the benefit without having any negative side effects.
You do NOT need fluoride to prevent cavities. However, I wouldn’t recommend buying a toothpaste without some sort or remineralizing agent in it either! A safe, biocompatible and effective alternative to fluoride is hydroxyapatite.
Often I will tell people asking about fluoride vs hydroxyapatite to do a self evaluation of their lifestyle.
➡️What are your eating/ drinking habits like?
➡️ Are you eating the right foods with nutrients that help promote healthy teeth?
➡️ What is your oral hygiene care like?
➡️Do you get your regular dental cleanings ? (At least twice a year for healthy mouths)
➡️ Do you smoke or chew to***co?
If you can honestly say that you eat pretty healthy, mostly only drink water, brush twice a day/ floss once a day, see your dentist regularly for your cleanings and do not chew or smoke to***co, then hydroxyapatite would be a great fit for you!
If you are someone who can’t change some bad lifestyle habits then hydroxyapatite might not cut it.
❌Drinking soda, juices and acidic beverages constantly
❌Eating processed, sugary, high carb foods throughout the day
❌Not eating enough foods that are nutrient dense
❌Not brushing twice a day, flossing or brushing your tongue
❌Not getting your regular dental cleanings/check ups
❌Smoking or chewing to***co
Fluoride and hydroxyapatite will both help remineralize your teeth but fluoride does have the added benefit of making the tooth more resistant to pH changes in the mouth when you have these bad habits.
🦷Hydroxyapatite will demineralize at a pH of 5.5.
🦷 Fluorapatite will demineralize at a pH of 4.5.
Two of my favourite brands of hydroxyapatite toothpaste is and !
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08/17/2021

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08/17/2021

The struggle is real!
We all know we need to brush twice a day to keep the sugar bugs at bay! But when should we brush in the morning?
As a dental hygienist, I don’t particularly care if you brush before or after breakfast as long as you do brush in the morning and at night as well. However, here are some pros and cons for brushing before (which I recommend):

Pros:
-Stimulates saliva flow which helps you eat and digest food better
-Using a remineralization toothpaste can protect your teeth from acid erosion from acidic foods/beverages consumed at breakfast (e.g., fruits, juice etc.)
-Gets rid of bacteria build up and plaque formations from overnight which may cause halitosis (bad breath) and dysgeusia (altered taste) throughout the day
-Brushing your tongue or tongue scrapping will allow you to taste your food better

Cons:
-Your beverages (e.g., orange juice) or food might taste funny if you use a mint toothpaste. I suggest trying a different flavour toothpaste in the morning if you plan to brush before!
If you want to brush after breakfast, please wait 30 mins after you eat to brush your teeth to avoid removing your enamel during the acidogenic response which happens after eating sugary/starchy/acidic foods and beverages.
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08/17/2021

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