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Oral 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...
read moreHow Does a Cavity Form?
In adulthood, cavities can still be common, especially if you don't do what you can to prevent them. If you want to take care of your teeth and keep from getting cavities (and having to visit your Saugus dentist to fix them), it's important to know exactly what a...
read morePeriodontitis and Cancer 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...
read moreTeething: Not as Enigmatic As You’d Think
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...
read moreSummer Travels and New 3D Scan Technology
People usually don't think of travel when they think of dentistry, but staying on top of your profession can mean just that. Just this summer Dr. Petinge, his wife Jacqueline, and office manager Jackie took an eventful trip to Charlotte, NC for a course in 3D Cone...
read moreDental Implants Help You Smile With Confidence
Have you experienced tooth loss or have dentures that don't necessarily fit you as well as they should? Your Saugus, MA and North Boston-area dentist may have the best solution for you! Dental implants might just be worth it to help you smile with confidence and for...
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