A NEW LOOK AT FLUORIDATED WATER

In 1962 the US Public Health Service in conjunction with the American Dental Association recommended community water sources be supplemented with Fluoride at a concentration of 1.0 part per million. Seriously, no one thought to review this concentration recommendation in over 50 years?

Recently the Public Health Service revised their recommendations.
Click on the following link for details:
http://www.cdc.gov/fluoridation/faqs/index.htm

 I've written about Fluoride in a previous post and you can check out my thoughts for yourself. And, if you have well-water the only way you know your well-water's Fluoride concentration is to have a Water Analysis for Fluoride test. You may be able to obtain a WAfF test kit from your State Board of Health otherwise seek out a private testing lab. Many natural sources of water contain very high levels of Fluoride while others have none. 

Too much Fluoride can produce a condition called Fluorosis. The teeth have discoloration ranging from a lacy grey to brown staining. While teeth with Fluorosis aren't usually more cavity prone, they aren't pretty. 

Fluorosis is often miss identified as Tetracycline staining; the effect of this antibiotic administered during the crown-developing years and usually presents as a uniform discoloration ranging from a blue-grey to brown hue of the teeth. 

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SMARTMOUTH GRINDING APPLIANCE

Bruxism is the grinding and gnashing of teeth, usually during the night-time. This appliance detects the activity and alerts the wearer and their dentist to the extent of the damage. My observation is that the vast majority of patients grind and/or clench their teeth resulting in a variety of symptoms ranging from cold sensitivity to full out toothaches! And continuous abrasion can result is worn down teeth that compromises your youthful smile with absolutely no symptoms.

Read all about this new development in the link that follows:http://www.irishtimes.com/business/smart-mouthguard-to-tackle-dental-wear-and-tear-1.2171942

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DENTAL GEL TOOTHPASTE

A new formula of gel toothpaste looks promising. Can tooth-mousse be far behind?


Read all about Livionex's developing product: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/toothpaste-startup-livionex-gel-could-redefine-dental-care/

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GROSS CLIP OF CLEANING AFTER TEN YEARS OF NEGLECT

Ten years of playing hooky from the dentist? I call that 'Just another day'. I frequently see this situation; just never thought to video it. Seriously, collect the coins from your couch and have your teeth cleaned: It may just save your life, too. The following link takes you to the video but don't watch it unless you have an empty stomach!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ektMlhsH8BM

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CHEWING GUM REALLY DOES CLEAN TEETH

Yep, the evidence is in and it's OK to chew gum. In fact it's good for your teeth. I recommend the Xylitol sweetened gum, like SPRY. However some artificial sweeteners are questioned as to their safety so research their benefits vrs. risks on the web. Check out the latest publication on the benefit of gum chewing at the following link:http://www.medicaldaily.com/oral-health-hack-chewing-gum-removes-100m-bacteria-10-minutes-similar-flossing-319120

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PROSTHETIC JOINT/PRE-MEDICATION ANTIBIOTIC GUIDELINES HAVE CHANGED AS OF JANUARY 2015

The American Dental Association and the American Academy of Orthodaedic Surgery have released a joint statement (pun) regarding the routine use of Antibiotic Pre-Medication. NO longer is it recommended for the millions of patients with artificial joint replacements like Hips, Shoulders, Knees to take the massive doses of Amoxicillin for dental procedures. The entire text of the guideline can be viewed in the following link:http://jada.ada.org/article/S0002-8177(14)00019-1/fulltext

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Is Something Missing In Your Smile?

Gums that recede from their normal position are a sign something is going wrong in your mouth. Check out the problem in the following link: https://www.humana.com/learning-center/health-and-wellbeing/healthy-living/receding-gums

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TOOTHBRUSH TECH BY BRUSH BUDDIES

Hey who wouldn't enjoy a Brush Buddie! The new products this company is bringing to the market may bring a SMILE to your face. Read all about it in the following link:http://www.chaindrugreview.com/front-page/suppliernews/brush-buddies-expands-toothbrush-lineup

The Pro-One sounds particularly helpful.

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How To Get Your Ultimate Smile In 2015

New York dentist Dr. Nicholas Toscano spells out the materials and methods available to give you the smile you've always wanted. Click on the following link for all the info:http://www.fashionnstyle.com/articles/37923/20141229/how-to-achieve-your-ultimate-smile-in-2015-tips-from-celebrity-dentist-dr-nicholas-toscano.htm

It is my Phil-osophy that everyone deserves a healthy mouth and a smile of which they can be proud.

If getting to Manhattan New York doesn't work for you, call my office for everything you'd get at Dr. Toscano's office.

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