Reading Time: 3 minutesNobody watches the big game for the carrot sticks. Between chips, wings, dips, cookies, and sugary drinks, game-day spreads are packed with foods that can be tough on your teeth. The good news? You don’t have to skip your favorite snacks to protect your smile. With a few simple strategies, you can enjoy every touchdown, goal, or game-winning play while keeping your teeth healthier long after the final whistle.
Reading Time: 3 minutesEven though soccer isn’t considered a high-contact sport like hockey or football, dental injuries can still happen. Players can accidentally collide with each other, take an elbow to the face, fall down, or get hit while chasing the ball.
That’s why the Ontario Dental Association recommends mouthguards for sports where contact with other players or hard surfaces is possible, and soccer is no exception.
Reading Time: 4 minutesA dental bite isn’t just about how your smile looks. It’s about how your teeth function, how your jaw moves, and even how your muscles and joints respond. If your bite is off, it could be a clue to bigger issues brewing under the surface.
Reading Time: 4 minutesEveryone deserves a healthy smile. Mobile clinics, teledentistry, free dental programs, education, and partnerships with nonprofits, dentists and dental hygienists are helping more people get the care they need — right where they are.
Reading Time: 5 minutesMorning vs night brushing is a common dental debate — and the answer matters more than people think. While dentists recommend brushing twice daily, many people wonder if one time of day has a greater impact on preventing cavities, gum disease, and bad breath.
Reading Time: 5 minutesFrom cavities and gum disease to chronic inflammation and bacterial overload, problems in the mouth can have far-reaching effects — yes, even on your ability to conceive. Whether you’re a man or a woman, keeping your teeth and gums healthy may actually increase your chances of having a baby.
Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you regularly drink energy drinks — even sugar-free ones — your teeth may be exposed to conditions that weaken enamel faster than soda.
Reading Time: 4 minutesNew research has uncovered a surprising connection between oral bacteria and colorectal cancer (CRC) — a common and potentially deadly disease affecting the colon and rectum. Scientists have found that some bacteria living in your mouth may travel down into your gut and increase your risk of colon cancer.
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