Archive for April, 2013

Fluoride and water

Fluoride and water

Many of our country’s top experts on Public Health Dentistry are assembled this week in scenic Huntsville, Alabama for the 2013 National Oral Health Conference.  At yesterday’s opening ceremony, United States Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin expressed her strong support for community water fluoridation.  The press release from the American Dental Association can be found below.

Do you know if your hometown water supply has fluoride added to it?  Salem, Beverly and Danvers were among the first Massachusetts cities to add ...

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No more wisdom teeth?

No more wisdom teeth?

Is it possible that third molars, more commonly known as wisdom teeth, could be eliminated by a specific type of treatment at a young age?  NBC News is reporting on research conducted by our own Dr. Jerry Swee that seeks to answer that very question.  While the results are far from conclusive, they certainly raise many interesting questions about the possibility of eliminating potentially problematic teeth years before they cause any problems.

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The truth about sippy cups

The truth about sippy cups

Parents of young children are usually aware that prolonged bottle use can lead to the development of dental problems.  However, many parents are unsure if sippy cups carry the same risks.  One of the most common questions asked at our office is how to safely use sippy cups.

Most parents are well aware of the importance of taking care of their children’s teeth, so it comes as a shock when they learn their toddlers have cavities during a checkup. Tooth decay ...

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