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Dental care for your infant and toddler

… easiest way to keep them healthy. What is early childhood tooth decay (cavities)? Early childhood tooth decay refers to the development of cavities in …
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Water fluoridation facts

… supplemented to an amount that will help protect against tooth decay. In Canada, the recommended amount of fluoride is 0.7 … supply through their community. How does fluoride prevent tooth decay? Fluoride protects teeth when they first appear …
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Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products

… blood pressure Dental diseases, including receding gums and tooth decay Are tobacco products that are labelled "natural," …
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Feeding your baby formula Before you start

… too little and can also cause choking, ear infections and tooth decay (cavities) How often should I feed my baby? By their …
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Vegetarian feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… drinks and sweetened milk to your child. They can cause tooth decay and replace more nutritious foods and drinks. Give …
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Vegan feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… drinks and sweetened milk to your child. They can cause tooth decay and replace more nutritious foods and drinks. Make …
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Radon in homes and other dwellings

… per cubic meter (Bq/m3), a measure of radioactive decay per second. Indoors, radon can be measured using both …
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Indoor air quality

… when uranium, which naturally occurs in some soil and rock, decays. Radon gas is odourless, invisible and has no taste. …
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Head lice

… 4 sections and check each section one at a time with a fine-toothed comb. You must check the entire head After each …