Dr. Janice Mummery, Dentist
Etobicoke, ON
It’s a well-known fact that your dental and oral health are both closely connected to your overall physical health. If left untreated for too long, gum disease and oral infections like periodontitis can spread to other parts of your body and can cause problems with your cardiovascular health. New research has found that there may also be a link between Continue Reading
Good health; it’s about a lot more than eating your fruits and vegetables and getting some exercise every day. Oral care is a crucial element of your healthcare regime. Perhaps more crucial than you may realize—not taking proper care of what’s inside your mouth can lead to more than just bad breath or a cavity. We’re talking gingivitis. And, unchecked, Continue Reading
Gum disease is one of the most widespread oral health issues afflicting Canadians. According to the Canadian Dental Association, “seven out of 10 Canadians will develop gum disease at some time in their lives”. Oral abscesses are just one type of gum disease that many Canadians may develop throughout their lifetimes. Most oral abscesses typically begin with food particles becoming Continue Reading
By now everyone knows about the important benefits of dental flossing—or at least, you should. It helps keep your teeth clean by removing plaque and bacteria from hard-to-reach parts of your mouth like between your teeth and behind your molars. Yet, for some reason, a large portion of the population doesn’t floss on a regular basis and they also fail Continue Reading
