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Is There a Link between Obesity and Oral Health?
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...
read moreBasics of Gingivitis
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...
read moreDrinking Water and Oral Health
By now, almost everyone understands that drinking plenty of water is good for your overall health. What some might not know it that it is especially good for your oral health as well. There are several ways water can play a role in helping you maintain good oral...
read moreAvoid Bad Breath By Brushing Your Tongue
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...
read moreWhy is the roof of my mouth sore?
It's not uncommon to experience tenderness and swelling in different areas of your mouth. Feelings of tenderness and swelling can be felt in the roof of the mouth too. This usually happens for a variety of different reasons. However, most aren't serious and can be...
read moreOral Thrush: Bacterial Infection in Your Mouth
Dr. Stephen Petinge, your Saugus and North Boston area dentist, would like you to know that it is possible for a yeast infection to occur in your mouth. While some yeast occurs naturally in the mouth, sometimes the normal balance of oral yeast can be disturbed, and an...
read moreVisit Your Dentist: It May Stave off Pneumonia
Even though lots of people are thinking about warm weather and hoping spring will be here soon, the cold weather means it's important to take precautions to keep yourself healthy and reduce your risk of getting pneumonia and other illnesses. Surprisingly, that means...
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