ADA Recommends Fluoride Toothpaste for Baby's First Tooth
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ADA Recommends Fluoride Toothpaste for Baby’s First Tooth

Twenty five percent of all children in the United States have had a cavity before entering kindergarten.  Unfortunately, many of these cavities remain untreated!  In response to this alarming rate of cavities in children, the American Dental Association has updated the recommendations to parents regarding fluoride in toothpaste.  No longer should you use a fluoride…

Are baby teeth important?
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Are baby teeth important?

“It doesn’t matter if baby teeth get cavities, they’re going to fall out anyway.”  Unfortunately for many children, this is a very popular myth among parents.  Primary teeth are critical for many reasons.  If a child has deep decay in a primary tooth, it could lead to extreme pain and a potential life threatening infection….

Pregnancy and Gingivitis
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Pregnancy and Gingivitis

Sure you stopped smoking and drinking. But are you taking care of your teeth? Actually dental health during pregnancy is a big deal.  The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recently published a report saying that gingivitis, cavities, and periodontitis can all adversely affect your baby. What is Gingivitis? This is bacteria which causes…

Why aren't you using an electric toothbrush?
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Why aren’t you using an electric toothbrush?

I was speaking to a patient the other day about electric toothbrushes.  He told me,  “I used to have one of those battery powered ones, I didn’t like it,”.  I didn’t blame him.  I never liked those things, either!  I picked up a Sonicare DiamondClean, handed it to him, and had him turn it on….

When should my child have his/her first dental visit?
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When should my child have his/her first dental visit?

Parents frequently ask me, “When should my child have his/her first dental visit?”  When I tell them I like to have the first visit at 6 months of age, the typical response is a look of shock! The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry suggests that the year one dental visit can actually save money. A…

Dentistry Classics on TV: When Seinfeld Gets Nitrous!

Dentistry Classics on TV: When Seinfeld Gets Nitrous!

Seinfeld was not only one of the best TV shows of all time, it has tons of hilarious dental references.  I loved it when Jerry went to the dentist and they gave him nitrous!  Relive the moment right here. What the heck just happened?  Doesn’t look good! Okay, let’s break it down. First off, there’s a…