Dental Health
September 25, 2018
This week, I address two very commonly asked questions in the dental clinic. Do I really need to floss? There’s no getting around the need to get aro...
Dental Health
September 18, 2018
Brushing and flossing are the best ways to help prevent cavities, but it’s not always easy to clean every nook and cranny of your teeth – especially t...
Dental Health
September 11, 2018
Root canal treatment is necessary when the pulp (soft tissue inside your teeth containing blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue) becomes inflame...
Dental Health
September 4, 2018
OVER 30 MILLION new cases of sexually transmitted diseases affect people in the western hemisphere each year. With these highly prevent-able diseases ...
Dental Health
August 28, 2018
IT’S A FACT THAT stained and yellow teeth turn people off. So, you have to be more careful about getting your teeth brighter and whiter. Dental hygien...
Dental Health
August 21, 2018
As we prepare for back to school, I thought it would be important to reiterate the importance of diet, not just to your general health, but to your de...
Dental Health
August 7, 2018
Is the taste of ice cream, or a sip of hot coffee sometimes a painful experience for you? Does brushing, or flossing make you wince occasionally? If s...
Dental Health
July 31, 2018
Over 30 million new cases of Sexually Transmitted Diseases affect people in the Western Hemisphere each year. With these highly preventable diseases o...
Dental Health
July 24, 2018
Brushing and flossing are the best ways to help prevent cavities, but it’s not always easy to clean every nook and cranny of your teeth – especially t...
Dental Health
July 17, 2018
As we prepare for back to school, I thought it would be important to reiterate the importance of diet, not just to your general health, but to your de...
Dental Health
June 19, 2018
Is the taste of ice cream, or a sip of hot coffee sometimes a painful experience for you? Does brushing, or flossing make you wince occasionally? If s...
Dental Health
June 5, 2018
The following are things we should know about the toothbrush. Many of us may not have given a second thought to the instrument used for cleaning our t...
Dental Health
May 29, 2018
As the name implies the tooth has a crack, which can be because of trauma or if the tooth becomes weak due to some reason. The crack is not visible, a...
Dental Health
May 15, 2018
As we prepare for back to school, I thought it would be important to reiterate the importance of diet, not just to your general health, but to your de...
Dental Health
May 8, 2018
I have recently come across a few patients who expressed the desire to stop smoking. It is said that the first step to solving a problem is admitting ...
Dental Health
May 1, 2018
NOW THAT YOU’RE all excited about your baby’s first tooth, it is time to get geared up and prepared for brushing those tiny teeth and making sure that...
Dental Health
March 20, 2018
1. Pacifiers interfere with breast-feeding. 2. Baby may become dependent on pacifier. If the baby uses a pacifier for sleep, parents may face midnight...
Dental Health
March 6, 2018
Persistent and long-term use of pacifiers, especially after permanent teeth appear, can cause the following: -Roof of mouth too narrowed -Mal alignmen...
Dental Health
February 27, 2018
A pacifier is an artificial nipple designed for babies to suck on for comfort. Some suck their thumbs or fingers. Babies as foetuses start sucking the...
Dental Health
February 13, 2018
1 - Since morning sickness is a common problem during the first trimester of pregnancy, it is advised that you brush your teeth about an hour after vo...
Dental Health
February 6, 2018
During pregnancy, there are lots of hormonal changes going on within the body of the mother-to-be, along with deficiency of vitamin A, D. All these fa...
Dental Health
January 30, 2018
It is important to maintain good dental hygiene during and after pregnancy. It is known that new moms struggle to take care of themselves after giving...
Dental Health
January 16, 2018
It is a common perception among pregnant women that they should refrain from visiting a dentist till they deliver a baby. But this is just a myth, bec...
Dental Health
December 19, 2017
It is important to maintain good dental hygiene during and after pregnancy. It is known that new moms struggle to take care of themselves after giving...
Dental Health
December 12, 2017
Breastfeeding and dental health Contâd Another benefit of exclusive breastfeeding is a reduced risk of âbaby bottle tooth decayâ, the frequent,...
Dental Health
December 5, 2017
Breastfeeding is one of the first (and most personal) decisions a mother makes for her baby. It can help your babyâs body fight infections and reduc...
Dental Health
November 21, 2017
I have been speaking to parents on end about the importance of temporary or milk teeth. Even though they will be changed, they have a key role to play...
Dental Health
November 7, 2017
Adults can have up to 32 teeth. The wisdom teeth are the last to appear, right at the back of the mouth. They usually appear when you are between 17 a...
Dental Health
October 17, 2017
Saliva, or spit, plays a significant role in maintaining oral health. It is derived from blood and acts as the bloodstream of the mouth. What this mea...
Dental Health
October 3, 2017
The following are things we should know about the toothbrush. Many of us may not have given a second thought to the instrument used for cleaning our t...
Dental Health
September 26, 2017
I have recently come across a few patients who expressed the desire to stop smoking. It is said that the first step to solving a problem is admitting ...
Dental Health
September 12, 2017
Sjögrenâs (pronounced SHOW-grins) syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder, in which the bodyâs immune system mistakenly attacks its own moistur...
Dental Health
September 5, 2017
Continued Herpes There are two strains of the virus that causes herpes. Currently, there is no cure for either strain. Herpes simplex virus type 1 is ...
Dental Health
August 29, 2017
Over 30 million new cases of sexually transmitted diseases affect people in the western hemisphere each year. With these highly preventable diseases o...
Dental Health
August 15, 2017
As we prepare for back to school, I thought it would be important to reiterate the importance of diet, not just to your general health, but to your de...
Dental Health
August 8, 2017
Is the taste of ice cream, or a sip of hot coffee sometimes a painful experience for you? Does brushing, or flossing make you wince occasionally? If s...
Dental Health
July 25, 2017
Brushing and flossing are the best ways to help prevent cavities, but itâs not always easy to clean every nook and cranny of your teeth â especial...
News
May 9, 2025
The last thing that the Bagga Fish Fest Committee wants to do is shut down the event, but with the disturbing number of children who are present at Fi...
News
May 9, 2025
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has brought attention to what has been described as “an urgent but often overlooked challenge of our time”...
From the Courts, News
May 9, 2025
A Lodge Village mother of three, who is well known at several Massy Stores as a thief, may face up to two years in prison after she was caught again, ...
From the Courts, News
May 9, 2025
A police officer, alleged to have aided and abetted a civilian to break traffic regulations, has been charged, and will appear in court on May 12,2025...
From the Courts, News
May 9, 2025
A 45-year-old farmer of Park Hill, who pleaded guilty to a charge of handling stolen goods was fined, bonded, and ordered to make restitution when he ...
