Dental Did You Know: Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children

The prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (associated with oxygen desaturation, gas exchange abnormalities and disrupted sleep) is 2-4% in children with at a peak incidence occurring at 2-8 years old.

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: University of Toronto's Dental Library on Facebook

Yes, now you can keep tabs on the happenings of the Dental Library at the University of Toronto through Facebook via this link: http://www.facebook.com/uoftdentistrylibrary


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: Sports Drinks, Acidity and the Effects on Teeth

Most sports drinks are quite acidic (pH 3-4) and if taken to excess, may lead to dental erosion and demineralization. One study found that 57% of 11-14 year-olds had evidence of some dental erosion.

Source: Feferman I, Healthline: Risks of Sports Drinks, Ontario Dentist, March 2012, Vol 89, No 2, pg 20-21.

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