Our dentists at Delta Dental Clinic have put together this infographic for our patients who want to maintain optimal dental health throughout their lives. Kid-friendly dental care Using a washcloth, gently clean your baby’s gums. This gets your baby used to oral care. Start brushing when the first tooth appears and floss when the [...]
According to the Canadian Diabetes Association, more than 3 million Canadians are currently living with diabetes. This number is estimated to climb to 4.2 million as of 2020. People with diabetes are especially susceptible to oral health problems because of decreased resistance to infection and inflammation. In addition, they are twice as likely to develop [...]
There is a high level of dental caries in deciduous teeth in developed countries; at a rate of 20.5% in children, aged 2-5 in the US and 25% in children aged three in Japan. Traditional methods to prevent tooth decay in young children include sugar restriction, oral fluoride supplementation and fluoride varnish. A new research [...]
