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Keep Track Of Your Gums During Pregnancy
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 part...
read moreSupplement Your Way to Strong 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...
read moreAre Fluoride-free Toothpastes Better for You?
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 times,...
read moreBad Breath and Tongue Brushing
Bad breath can be an embarrassing problem that makes it difficult to navigate social situations. However, bad breath is not necessarily a sign of serious oral health distress. More than likely, bad breath is symptomatic of unpleasant smelling bacterial growth in your...
read moreCost-Effective Professional Tooth Whitening
A bright smile can help us to face social situations with more confidence. When interviewing for a new job or out on a first date, a bright white smile ensures that we're making a good impression. But if your pearly whites have lost their sparkle, you may lose...
read moreEnding Opioid Abuse: Your Dentist’s Commitment
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...
read moreShould You Be Flossing?
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...
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