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10/30/2025

(op of the day!) Hung out with the great folks at Aspen Heights retirement today! The pool across the hall looked so inviting!!

10/24/2025

One of my favourite pictures!

10/24/2025

How do oral probiotics work?

Your mouth hosts millions of bacteria, both good and bad. When there's an imbalance—too many bad guys and not enough good ones—issues may arise.

Oral probiotics work by introducing good bacteria into the mouth to help create a balanced microbiota—just like how gut probiotics support digestive health.

Activated by your saliva, the oral probiotic bacteria ‘wake up’ and multiply, forming a team of millions of tiny invisible helpers that crowd out the bad bacteria.*

Taking oral probiotics daily is smart, as these good bacteria are naturally expelled after two to three weeks.

BioGaia’s brand is easily accessible online and has an excellent reputation for being a solid choice.

Do you have one that you use? what brand is it?

09/18/2025

Don’t you just LOVE science!!?

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder of the strong connection between oral health and systemic disease, including breast cancer and oral squamous cell carcinoma. Dental...

09/14/2025

Wisdom teeth, often seen as useless and problematic, may actually be tiny vaults of "medical gold." Inside their dental pulp lie mesenchymal stem cells — versatile building blocks capable of transforming into bone, cartilage, nerve, muscle, and even fat cells. These cells carry immense potential for regenerative medicine, offering hope in repairing tissues that were once thought to be beyond healing.

What makes them special is accessibility and quality. Since wisdom teeth are commonly removed at a young age, the stem cells harvested are fresh, healthy, and more potent. Unlike invasive bone marrow extraction, collecting them is simple, non-invasive, and they can even be cryopreserved — stored for future use when needed.

(Courtesy Dental Daily on facebook)


https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10938947/

08/31/2025

You see! Spit IS powerful!!

https://dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com/saliva-test-shows-promise-for-breast-cancer-screening/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMhdt5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHhanjpQpCNSDSfE4tKX2i09TkBN_g5PCxtaNMI__KshDOBpVGAGne7fB7GGP_aem_PPT04lHg4iFANgBVPL2U9Q

08/27/2025

Wow! I’ve been at this a while!!💜

08/07/2025

Gum bleeding during brushing is one of the earliest signs of inflammation in the gums, known medically as gingivitis. It usually happens when plaque — a soft, sticky film made of bacteria — builds up around the teeth and along the gumline. If not cleaned properly, this plaque irritates the gum tissue, making it red, swollen, and prone to bleeding even with gentle brushing.

This is not a sign of “brushing too hard” in most cases — it’s the body’s way of alerting you that harmful bacteria are causing inflammation beneath the surface. And if this inflammation is ignored, it doesn’t stop at the gums. It can silently spread deeper, damaging the bone that holds your teeth in place — a more advanced stage called periodontitis.

Over time, this can lead to gum recession, loose teeth, and eventually tooth loss. Even worse, research shows that untreated gum disease can increase the risk of other systemic conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, and pregnancy complications.

The good news? Gum bleeding in the early stages is fully reversible. A professional dental cleaning and proper brushing and flossing habits can restore gum health before permanent damage occurs. Bleeding gums are not normal — and they should never be ignored.

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This post is for public awareness. It does not replace professional dental advice. If you notice any symptoms—pain, gum bleeding, swelling, sensitivity—please consult your dentist promptly.