New WHO Guideline Clamps Down on Intake of Free Sugars
“We have solid evidence that keeping intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake reduces the risk of overweight, obesity and tooth decay,”
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Untreated Caries: a Significant Global Problem
Oral health care still a significant problem throughout the world! Read more below and thank you for visiting Surrey Endodontic Centre! Dental caries presents as a continuum from subclinical changes in tooth to dentinal involvement and tooth destruction. While the early stages are asymptomatic, symptoms start with dentinal involvement and if untreated may cause severe…
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7 Terrible Foods For Your Teeth (That Aren’t Candy)
It’s not exactly a startling revelation that candies and other sticky, sugary treats are bad for teeth.
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Periodontal Disease Linked to Increased Risk of Kidney Disease
Does race play a role in developing chronic kidney disease? Read how below and thank you for visiting Surrey Endodontic Centre. In a study of blacks with normal kidney function, those with severe periodontal disease developed chronic kidney disease (CKD) at 4 times the rate of those without severe periodontal disease. The study that will be presented…
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Green Tea Ingredient May Target Protein to Kill Oral Cancer
If you drink green tea to boost metabolism you may also be protecting yourself from oral cancer! Read the findings of a recent study below and thank you for visiting Surrey Endodontic Centre, Surrey, BC. A compound found in green tea may trigger a cycle that kills oral cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone, according to Penn State…
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There is More to Your Mouthwash than a Minty Taste
Dentists say mouthwash and other rinses can be beneficial to overall oral health and an important part of daily oral hygiene routines but aren’t essential.
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Chewing Gum May Trap as Much Oral Bacteria as Flossing
Chewing gum has been associated with oral benefits such as fighting caries . Now a new study has found that it can remove bacteria from the oral cavity.
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Flabby Gums are Worse Than Flabby Abs
Gum disease and tooth decay account for about 90 percent of tooth loss, according to the American Dental Association.
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Nail-biting Can Harm Your Teeth
Besides being unsanitary, there are several complications that arise from this behavior.
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