Dr. Tan - Dental and Laboratory Clinic

14/01/2023

Keep you and your loved ones safe from diarrhea and other food-borne diseases by ensuring that you follow the 5️⃣ keys to safer food.
Learn more about food safety: https://bit.ly/3iUd3oS

02/01/2023

The holidays are a great time of year to start thinking about healthier habits. If you do snack, make it a nutritious choice—such as cheese, yogurt, fruits, and vegetables—for your overall health and the health of your teeth.

https://www.mouthhealthy.org/how-to-avoid-cavities-during-the-holiday-season?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=cavityfreeholidays&fbclid=IwAR0CJ9RJjA1jEqBkDiZvmEmUWqjbOOUf9SDDtNBZ-i_GkaJzLvTGkUsTTQo

14/12/2022

Think again if you guzzle soda and other sugary drinks. The beverages you consume can have a serious impact on your health.
Only 80 countries in the world have taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages.
Raising taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages decreases consumption and is an opportunity for health - we will see less:
❤️‍🩹Heart disease
❤️‍🩹Stroke
❤️‍🩹Diabetes
❤️‍🩹Cancers
❤️‍🩹Teeth cavities
Break the cycle! You can do this.

18/01/2022

Here are 6 ways you can keep your smile bright and healthy this holiday season.

https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/holiday-foods?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=holidayfoods&fbclid=IwAR2xTOkPe0g7Z_UX3yq1QOl1_4NHIuYcujSDgV-Qmzty_jVbhKXj2v10x54

Reduce your risk for cavities around the holidays with this advice.

15/10/2021

Regular handwashing is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs to others.

Keep washing your hands when you are at home, at work, traveling, or out in the community.

13/09/2021

A healthy smile is a back-to-school essential. Here are 5 questions you should ask your child's dentist during your back-to-school dental visit.
https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/babies-and-kids/questions-for-school-dental-exam?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=backtoschool&fbclid=IwAR3DjakpwrkLjKMXmvPWxhl1-nlLl3ZpSFd46DrdjVl96afm17KOnh2gwm0

Some schools require a dental exam before the year starts. Find out what to expect at this checkup.

08/09/2021

Tooth Fairy Day
She knows when you've been brushing and she knows when you've been flossing... Happy ! Visit MouthHealthy.org for 5 fun ways to welcome the Tooth Fairy: https://bit.ly/3z2lnGi
https://www.facebook.com/AmericanDentalAssociation/videos/1239211843171165

13/08/2021

A healthy smile is a back-to-school essential. Here are 5 questions you should ask your child's dentist during your back-to-school dental visit.

https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/babies-and-kids/questions-for-school-dental-exam?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=backtoschool&fbclid=IwAR0kP2mGcxk3wnRLtp6TB6HIMv-BMnxepBwvfKoCDiQuBANjH2m9sswn1s0

Some schools require a dental exam before the year starts. Find out what to expect at this checkup.

26/07/2021

From teeth grinding to jaw clenching, the pandemic has affected our oral health. The Washington Post features survey results from the ADA’s Health Policy Institute, indicating an upward trend in pandemic-related dental issues, with some expert dental care tips from ADA Spokesperson Dr. Ada Cooper.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/dental-care-pandemic-stress-teeth/2021/06/16/348d3576-cd5a-11eb-8cd2-4e95230cfac2_story.html?fbclid=IwAR2cnzSJIgVdDWJkj9VhkzI6Vo0n9AStcg__aUdvaPbvv2peWBU4BpKS4E0

Dentists say they’ve seen an increase in tooth-grinding, cavities and periodontal disease in patients who are returning for checkups.

07/07/2021

Whenever going out, think about the three risk factors namely:
-location
-proximity
-time
In this way, the spread can be controlled. always.
https://fb.watch/v/1WUSkgxeu/

18/01/2021

Remember to floss and gargle before and after brushing your teeth.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/gargling-could-slow-covid-19-spread-mouthwash-makers-say-11607769000?mod=e2fb&fbclid=IwAR3vpqpmYJQpgAnd5_CZK242INA7Y3teCZK7gUewFwOkBbRqL5P_s9MuwSw

Unilever PLC and Colgate-Palmolive Co. said research they commissioned showed certain types of mouthwash and toothpaste could potentially help deactivate the virus that causes Covid-19.