All About Fluoride
Fluorine, a natural element in the fluoride compound, has proven to be effective in minimizing cavities and tooth decay in children.
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Fluorine, a natural element in the fluoride compound, has proven to be effective in minimizing cavities and tooth decay in children.
If your child is experiencing a dental emergency, the dentists at our Calgary dental office will make room in the schedule to take care of it as soon as possible.
Oral care for children has two main components: preventative care at the dentist’s office and preventative care at home.
Maintaining the health of primary (baby) teeth is exceptionally important. Although baby teeth will eventually be replaced, they fulfill several crucial functions in the meantime.
A number of different respiratory diseases are linked to periodontal disease, including pneumonia, COPD, and bronchitis.
A study conducted at the University of New York concluded that post-menopausal women who suffered from osteoporosis were 86% more likely to also develop periodontal disease.
Researchers have shown that periodontal disease in expectant mothers actually exposes their unborn child to many different risks; particularly if they also happen to be diabetes sufferers.
It is well documented that people who suffer from diabetes are more susceptible to developing infections than non-diabetes sufferers. It is not widely known that t periodontal disease is often considered the sixth complication of diabetes; particularly when the diabetes is not under proper control.
Research studies have shown that there is a strong association between periodontal disease and other chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, pregnancy complications and respiratory disease.
