Diabetes and oral health

Diabetes and oral health

Diabetes and oral health impact each other in ways that the general public may not often consider. Compared to the broader population, individuals with diabetes face greater risk of periodontal disease, which may begin with inflamed gums and bleeding. Unchecked, this...
Tips for preventing child tooth decay in young children (6 months – 5 years)

Tips for preventing child tooth decay in young children (6 months – 5 years)

As soon as your child’s first teeth emerge, you have to start cleaning them. That’s because bacterial plaque stick well to teeth – no matter how tiny they are. Bacterial plaque can develop into tooth decay, cavities and affect normal tooth development. So the earlier...