Posted on April 8 2014

Smile, April is oral health month

Get ready to polish up those pearly whites as April is oral health month. The Manitoba Dental Association (MDA) is using this month to bring awareness about the importance of maintaining healthy teeth and gums for overall general health. “A lot of times when you see your dentist, your dentist isn’t just looking for cavities in your mouth, they’re also looking for other potential disorders you may have that can be shown through rapidly dividing cell tissue (oral mucosa) or other illnesses such as cancer,” said MDA president Dr. Michael Sullivan, who works at Portage Dental Associates. To view more on this article or other articles please click here. Smile, April is oral health month .….. and more