Ever since their release, electronic cigarettes (or e-cigarettes) have been marketed as a new-and-improved alternative to traditional cigarettes. Bad breath, yellow teeth and, particularly, cardiovascular disease and cancer: the risks linked to tobacco use are [...]
Like Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy is a mythical character, a creature of popular folklore that has become an integral part of childhood and family life. She serves to reassure young [...]
Thrush is a mouth infection caused by an uncontrolled propagation of the fungus Candida albicans. That’s why this yeast infection is also known as oral candidiasis or moniliasis. Candida albicans is naturally present in the [...]
In general, babies begin to teethe at around six months of age. However, every child is unique, and some have to wait a full year for the emergence of the first baby tooth (also known [...]
Oral cancer symptoms and screening Each year, nearly 5,000 Canadians are diagnosed with oral cancer and approximately 1,500 of them will die from it. According to data compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada, [...]
Dr. Ekman, professor emeritus at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), is a researcher and author who is renowned for improving our understanding of non-verbal communication, entailing facial expressions and gestures. In 2009, Time [...]
Acetaminophen Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is an ingredient used in more than 700 over-the-counter products available at pharmacies. It’s especially popular for use as an analgesic, as well as a cold and flu remedy. Acetaminophen is a [...]