by Dr. Sonny Lee | Apr 29, 2024 | Oral Links to General Health, Prevention, Senior Health
As we age, our bodies subtly change. Aches and pains become more commonplace, our movements might lack their youthful spring, and our eyesight might even lose some clarity. But what if there is a way to slow down this process, to feel younger and more energetic for...
by Dr. Sonny Lee | Apr 8, 2024 | News and Research, Oral Links to General Health, Oral Pathogen & Microbiome
How oral bacteria (F. nucleatum) fuels cancer growth For the longest time, cancer research has focused on on genetic mutations and environmental factors in its search for preventative treatments and cures. But recently, scientists have uncovered a surprising culprit...
by Dr. Sonny Lee | May 12, 2023 | Oral Health Women, Oral Hygiene Care, Oral Links to General Health, Oral Pathogen & Microbiome, Prevention
Mothers are often the cornerstone of their families, providing care, support and love. However, due to age and pressures of life, many mothers are at risk of chronic diseases. These conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer, can significantly impact their...
by Dr. Sonny Lee | Apr 11, 2022 | Oral Health, Oral Hygiene Care, Oral Links to General Health, Oral Pathogen & Microbiome, Prevention
What is the mucous membrane? The mucous membrane is a moist mucosal layer that lines cavities within the body. In fact, the mucous membrane extends throughout the body and protects all internal surfaces that are exposed to air, microbes and foreign matter (i.e. dust,...
by Dr. Sonny Lee | Oct 15, 2021 | Gum disease, News and Research, Oral Links to General Health, Oral Pathogen & Microbiome, Oral Safety and First Aid, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Everybody on the planet knows about COVID19. Yet with each day, come new discoveries about this mysterious disease. For many, experiencing COVID19 is no more severe than catching a cold. But for others, they experience far worse outcomes such as respiratory failure...
by Dr. Sonny Lee | Aug 31, 2021 | Gum disease, Oral Links to General Health, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
In a recent 2021 study from New York University, oral health researchers found that cognitively healthy older adults with harmful oral bacteria experienced a key Alzheimer’s disease biomarker called amyloid beta. Researchers found that amyloid beta was more likely to...
