by admin | Aug 16, 2019 | Gum Health, oral hygeine, Overall Health, Uncategorized
Obesity is increasingly becoming a concern around the world. However, what most people fail to realize is that there is a link between obesity and oral health. While a number of factors contribute to these two conditions, Dr. Stephen Petinge says there may be a need...
by admin | Jul 16, 2019 | Gum Health, Oral Health, oral hygeine
Gingivitis is a term you may have heard before. It’s not a serious dental condition in itself. However, it can be serious if it’s not treated by a dental professional. Here you’ll find the definition, symptoms, and treatment options. What is Gingivitis? Gingivitis...
by admin | Dec 2, 2018 | Gum Health, Preventive Care, Research
One of the reasons you may come to your Saugus, MA dentist is to prevent or combat oral diseases like periodontitis. Being vigilant about gum disease will likely pay off immensely, as recent research has linked periodontitis to the possibility of oral and pancreatic...
by admin | Nov 4, 2018 | Common Conditions, Gum Health, Teeth
According to your Saugus and North Boston area dentist, teething issues cause some tension for both infant and parents. They can cause a variety of symptoms that keep the baby uncomfortable and parents worried. Dr. Stephen Petinge says it helps to know which symptoms...
by admin | Aug 8, 2018 | Common Conditions, Gum Health, oral hygeine
Pregnancy is an amazing period of change in a woman’s life. Hormones are in motion, blood flow is increased as the body transitions to meet the growing needs of you and your baby. The increased blood flow has a tendency to affect the gums as well as every other...
by admin | Jan 2, 2018 | Gum Health, Oral Systemic Health, Overall Health
Canker sores are small sores that form inside of the cheeks or lips and on the gums. They start out as a slight red bump that produces a burning or tingling sensation. When they fully form, they are white or yellow and may be surrounded by a small red border. Canker...
