by admin | May 15, 2019 | Common Conditions, Oral Health, Preventive Care, Uncategorized
Should I Be Brushing My Tongue? You should hopefully know that you need to brush and floss your teeth, by now. But what you may not know is that you should show the same attention to your tongue. Your tongue provides the perfect breeding ground for bacteria. No amount...
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 | Jul 5, 2018 | Overall Health, Preventive Care, Teeth
Dr. Stephen Petinge wants to be your go-to guide for keeping your teeth in great shape for a lifetime of good eating and gorgeous smiles. That’s why we are writing about a recent study with good news for you older dental patients. Researchers have discovered that...
by admin | Jun 2, 2018 | oral hygeine, Preventive Care, Teeth
In the opinion of your Saugus and North Boston area dentist, Dr. Stephen Petinge – probably not. One of the big selling points of fluoride-free toothpastes is that the formula is a more natural one because it doesn’t include chemicals like fluoride. Many...
by admin | Mar 2, 2018 | Dental News, Overall Health, Preventive Care
The American Dental Association has left no stone unturned in its fight against opioid abuse, and Dr. Petinge and team stand with their efforts and reaffirm our promise to you to support those struggling with opioid abuse. At the cornerstone of its goals, education...
by admin | Feb 5, 2018 | oral hygeine, Preventive Care
Brushing your teeth at least twice a day is a good oral hygiene practice. Nevertheless, brushing alone is not adequate. A study reported by CNN recently indicated that one-third of the American population isn’t flossing due to a lack of knowledge on the benefits of...
