By Dr. Jerry Simon It’s a little known fact that Fluoride is the 13th most common natural element on Earth. It is naturally present in the oceans at a concentration of 1 part per million (ppm). Yet, it is generally not present in the lakes and rivers on land therefore it is not usually naturally […]
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The Sugar-free Myth
By Luke Malone October 20, 2011 Products marketed as sugar-free are not always what they’re cracked up to be, according to a recent study that says they have the ability to cause dental erosion and gastric upset while having a minimal impact on weight-loss. Publishing their findings in the British Dental Journal, a team of […]
How to Keep Your Teeth Healthy at Any Age
By Karen Cicero for Charge Up For Good Health You can have a stunning smile at any age — you just need to know how to prepare. “Each decade of life poses different challenges for your teeth,” says Arthur Weiner, a dentist, spokesperson for the Academy of General Dentistry and professor at the Tufts University […]
5 healthy foods that wreck your teeth
By Ella Brooks Updated: Sep 26, 2010 5 healthy foods that wreck your teeth It’s no secret that candy and soft drinks wreak havoc on your teeth. But even healthy snacks can put your oral health at risk, says Dr. Patricia Meredith, a dentist in Iowa City and a fellow of the Academy of General […]
7 Things Your Teeth Say About Your Health
Sores, Broken Teeth Can Be Warning Of Serious Diseases November 11, 2010 By Paula Spencer, Caring.com editor Some messages coming out of your mouth bypass the vocal chords. Turns out that your teeth, gums, and surrounding tissues also have plenty to say — about your overall health. “Your mouth is connected to the rest of […]
Dentists Do More Than Check for Cavities
By Estela Villanueva-Whitman • November 12, 2010 Warren Bruce visits the dentist every six months to stay on top of any dental problems that may arise. “I think it’s important so I can take care of my teeth. They can address any other issues I have and do a good oral overview,” said Bruce, […]
Fluoridation is still a hard sell in Mass.
Resistance strong despite benefits SPRINGFIELD — Massachusetts, the birthplace of public health, has long led the nation in disease-fighting crusades, vaccinating children at high rates and crafting antismoking campaigns exported around the world. But it ranks 36th when it comes to providing residents with fluoridated water. Fluoridation in Mass. Nearly 150 cities and towns that […]
Keeping It Simple
The American Academy of General Dentistry (www.agd.org) recognizes “that more than 90% of all systemic diseases have oral manifestations and that oral infection can affect major organs.”1
Flouridation May Not Do Much for Cavities
When it comes to fluoridating drinking water, Ontario and Quebec couldn’t be further apart. Ontario has the country’s highest rate of adding the tooth-enamel-strengthening chemical into municipal supplies, while Quebec has one of the lowest, with practically no one drinking fluoridated water. But surprisingly, the two provinces have very little difference in tooth-decay rates, a […]
Rx for Using Fluoride to Prevent and Control Dental Caries in the United States
Rx for Using Fluoride to Prevent and Control Dental Caries in the United States Summary Widespread use of fluoride has been a major factor in the decline in the prevalence and severity of dental caries (i.e., tooth decay) in the United States and other economically developed countries. When used appropriately, fluoride is both safe and […]