Dental Did You Know: Halitosis (Bad Breath) Fact

87% of all bad breath originates in the mouth, the other major culprit is the digestive system (ENT causes 8%).

Source: Nogueira G, Pipelines for Halitosis, Oral Health, October 2011, Vol 101, No 10, pg 35-39

Hans Skariah, B.Sc., DMD
Promenade Court Dental Health Group in Mississauga
2233 Hurontario St., Mississauga, ON, Canada
(1/2 km north of the QEW in the Dome Building)
(905) 273-7100

Toronto Star Article on the Acidity of Certain Foods and the Effect on Teeth

Saw this article in the Toronto Star Health Zone Section this morning. As always, a swish of water after a meal does wonders.

Source: Apple a Day May Keep the Dentist Close, http://www.healthzone.ca/health/dietfitness/article/1067949--apple-a-day-may-keep-the-dentist-close
Published on Oct 11, 2011. Read on October 12, 2011.

Hans Skariah, B.Sc., DMD
Promenade Court Dental Health Group in Mississauga
2233 Hurontario St., Mississauga, ON, Canada
(1/2 km north of the QEW in the Dome Building)
(905) 273-7100

Dental Did You Know: Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Periodontal Disease

77-79% of patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) have periodontal (gum) disease.

Source: Olmos S, Future of Dentistry (Part 3), Oral Health, October 2011, Vol 101, No 13, pg 104.

Hans Skariah, B.Sc., DMD
Promenade Court Dental Health Group in Mississauga
2233 Hurontario St., Mississauga, ON, Canada
(1/2 km north of the QEW in the Dome Building)
(905) 273-7100