Ten years without brushing causes horrible tooth decade!!!!! get it...DECADE!!!!

AHAHAHAH!!!! Come on, don't tell me you didn't get a little giggle out of that....Believe it or not, Steve didn't even come up with that one.

Something that should never be overlooked is your oral care.  According to Health Canada poor oral care has shown to contribute to diabetes and respiratory disease.

I took the opportunity to discuss just how imperative our dental health is with Dental Hygienist Kyra Hollington of Tree Top Dental and she explained all the potential risks that comes with improper care. 

Most people know, however, plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that clings and builds up on our teeth.  When plaque hardens it then becomes tartar, which then contributes to infections.
All of this can lead to problems with bone support, loss of teeth and even worse....if this bacteria travels from the mouth to the lungs you could be looking at respiratory disease, infection or irritate any other existing problems.

Studies have shown that aside from the outward appearance and self esteem issues, oral care has been linked to sleep disruption, behavioral and developmental problems and ultimately affecting the way we chew and digest our foods.

As a matter of fact......new studies being introduced are even linking pre-term births and low birth weight to poor oral health.  When a baby is born with either of these concerns they are then faced with higher chances of asthma, infections, birth abnormalities and even infant death.  

Ways of reducing these concerns are by brushing and flossing daily, eating a well rounded healthy diet and having your teeth professionally cleaned.

Going to a dentist and be both daunting and a little costly.  It may be worth while to give Kyra a call, she can is an excellent solution for our dental care and is more then happy to offer advice on some of the best ways to care for your teeth.

Call her at Tree Top Dental (705) 424-1844, having your teeth cleaned feels am