Tag Archives: dental care

Great Information

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Gatti

Recently, I was given a copy of a newsletter, HEART, which is put out by Saint Luke’s Cardiovascular Consultants and is written by James H. O’Keefe, M.D. I have to tell you that I found every article to be well written … Continue reading →

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DENTAL PLAQUE AND ORAL HEALTH OVER THE LONG TERM

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Gatti

Accumulation of dental plaque can cause gingivitis and periodontal disease with loss of bone tissue. Long term exposure to plaque can also lead to tooth demineralization and destruction due to decay. I recently read a research article that investigated the … Continue reading →

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Do I Have Bad Breath?

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Gatti

I have had several clients tell me recently they are concerned about bad breath and wonder what they can do to be more self-confident about the freshness of their breath. Bad breath odor is a common problem caused by bacteria … Continue reading →

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Toothaches

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Gatti

A toothache is rarely just a toothache – it is usually something more severe which requires attention. Listed below are some of the more frequent reasons, symptoms and treatment for toothaches that I see every day. Please realize this is not … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 12, 2010 by Gatti

Probably everyone has seen pictures of “baby bottle syndrome”.  You know what I am referring to, Mom puts baby to bed with a bottle of fruit juice and baby gets terrible decay due to the constant contact of sugar with the … Continue reading →

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Dental Health and Osteoporosis Medications

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Joe Gatti

      Medications you take for osteoporosis can have an impact on your dental health Recent news reports have alarmed and confused dentists, as well as people who take bisphosphonates (bis-fos-fo-nates). That is because a condition known as osteonecrosis … Continue reading →

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Electric Or Manual Toothbrush?

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Joe Gatti

Choosing a tooth brush can be difficult, should you use an electric or a manual one? The answer is… Continue reading →

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What To Do In Case Of An Accidental Broken Tooth

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Joe Gatti

        Summer Is Here! Even if I lived in a closed box I think I could tell when summer arrives by the phone calls and questions I receive. With people going out of town for vacation or … Continue reading →

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How Important Is Flossing

Posted on May 23, 2009 by Joe Gatti

        Is It Really Important That I Floss? Believe it or not, flossing is more than just one more thing to add to your daily ritual. The American Academy of Periodontology (the main organization for gum tissue … Continue reading →

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Choose Your Dentist Carefully

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Joe Gatti

          A dentist chair side manners are very important We take our approach to your dental care very seriously and while we know that no Lawrence dentist would act this way we encourage you to view … Continue reading →

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