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Blog Posts: Oral health
6 blog posts
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Minding our mouth health: 3 oral hygiene-related strategies
Research points to strategies that aim to improve our oral hygiene and other aspects of our health.Full story -
Water flossing vs. traditional flossing: What’s better for your teeth?
Research shows people have multiple effective options when it comes to flossing their teeth.Full story -
Keeping your gums healthy to help manage diabetes?
Living with diabetes? Research explores how treating gum disease impacts blood sugar levels.Full story -
‘Brushing up’ on options for toothbrushes: Manual vs. powered
Interested in how manual and powered toothbrushes compare? Both are good for helping to improve or maintain aspects of oral health, but powered toothbrushes may hold a slight edge when it comes to plaque removal.Full story -
Why don't you keep up your smile?
More seniors are keeping their natural teeth longer and have increased oral health care needs. It is important to start planning early for many aspects of your retirement, including your oral health.Full story -
Brushing teeth can save lives! The quality of oral health among seniors points to neglect and shows we need to 'brush up' on mouth care
The importance of brushing your teeth is highly under-rated. In fact not brushing your teeth or maintaining good oral hygiene puts you at risk for serious health complications. This may be the case in some long term care homes where neglect of oral health may be a form of elder abuse.Full story


