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Leaving the Land of Fluoride

Queen of Dental Hygiene

From the very start of dental hygiene school, I learned how “good fluoride was for teeth”, how “important a tool it was to use to help our patients have strong healthy teeth” and that is was the answer to all dental problem. Dr McKay had also noted that those with this brown stain had a no tooth decay.

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Tooth Decay: Hard Facts About Soft Teeth

Queen of Dental Hygiene

Moms want answers to help their children be healthy. My oldest daughter is a new mom, and in her new mom group came the question: what can be done to help a youngster who has tooth decay under stainless steel crowns and needs root canals. Here is the sequel to conquering decay with lots new information! What has changed?

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Hydroxyapatite Vs. Fluoride: How Do They Compare?

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In this blog post, we will learn about hydroxyapatite and take a look at how fluoride compares with it. In this blog post, we will learn about hydroxyapatite and take a look at how fluoride compares with it. How Does Fluoride Toothpaste Work? How Does Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste Work?

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How Safe Are Kids’ Smiles Today?

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time: 2 Minute, 19 Second Did You Know? When children have their first dental visit at age 4 years or younger , parents will save an average of $360 in dental care costs over the next 8 years. It’s More Than Just A Rotten Baby Tooth! children overall. children overall.

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A child’s first dental visit: How to create a positive experience for a lifetime of good oral health

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month , which aims to encourage healthcare providers and educators to promote the benefits of good oral health to children and their families. To put it into perspective, consider a child who is experiencing tooth decay as early as 3 years old.

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Mind Your Mouth

Queen of Dental Hygiene

Oral wellness is THE key to how healthy you are going to be into your senior years. I want to review how oral diseases are directly connected to dementia, and what you can do NOW to change the possible trajectory of your future. Today’s post is dear to my heart. Your brain health depends on it. Mind your mouth.

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Revelations of the Paper Tape Sleep Revolution

Queen of Dental Hygiene

No wonder people (children too) wake up tired, sick and in pain. It is our time to release growth hormone- important for both children and adults. Sleep is a very important component of prevention. Sleep – we do not value it enough as an extremely important aspect of total systemic health. The Sleep Wellness Revolution.