Dental Health Information

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At East Coast Endodontics, your dental health and oral comfort are among our primary concerns. We want patients of every age and condition to have access to accurate, professional dental information that can help answer questions and provide peace of mind.

Please peruse these dental health resources resources and contact our office at any time if you have additional questions.

Oral Longevity: A New Initiative between GlaxoSmithKline and the American Dental Association

The Oral Longevity initiate is a collaboration between the American Dental Association and GlaxoSmithKline was designed to highlight the unique dental needs and challenges of senior adults.

Dental Health Information: “For the Dental Patient”

“For the Dental Patient” is prepared by the American Dental Association (ADA) in cooperation with The Journal of the American Dental Association and the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs. This list and the linked articles appear by permission of the ADA.

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When the smoke clears (September 2014) (PDF)
Clostridium difficile infection (July 2014) (PDF)
Taking Care of Your Child’s Smile (May 2014) (PDF)
Medical Identity Theft (March 2014) (PDF)
Keeping Medicine Safely in Your Home (January 2014) (PDF)

Keeping Your Mouth Healthy During Pregnancy (November 2013) (PDF)
Gum Disease Can Raise Your Blood Sugar Level (September 2013) (PDF)
Preventing and Treating Tooth Sensitivity (July 2013) (PDF)
Tackling Tooth Decay (March 2013) (PDF)
Sealing the Deal: Buying Products That Have the ADA Seal of Acceptance (January 2013) (PDF)

Common Oral Sores and Irritations (November 2012) (PDF)
Bad Breath: Causes and Tips for Controlling It (September 2012) (PDF)

Osteoporosis Medications and Your Dental Health (November 2011) (PDF)
Dental Radiographs: Benefits and Safety (September 2011) (PDF)
Oral Health During Cancer Treatment (July 2011) (PDF)
Oral Health During Pregnancy: What to Expect When Expecting (May 2011) (PDF)
Give Tobacco the Boot (March 2011) (PDF)
What Is Gum Disease? (January 2011) (PDF)

Eating Habits for a Healthy Smile and Body (December 2010) (PDF)
Diabetes: Tips for Good Oral Health (July 2010) (PDF)
Detecting Oral Cancer Early (May 2010) (PDF)
Sealing Out Tooth Decay (March 2010) (PDF)

Doctors of Oral Health: What It Takes to Be a Dentist (September 2009) (PDF)
Osteoporosis Medications and Oral Health (June 2009) (PDF)
Tooth Whitening: What You Should Know (March 2009) (PDF)
Fluoride: Nature’s Tooth Decay Fighter (January 2009) (PDF)

A Look at Toothbrushes (September 2007) (PDF)
Thumb Sucking and Pacifier Use (August 2007) (PDF)
Oral Moisturizers: Products That Can Help Relieve Dry Mouth (July 2007) (PDF)
Braces: Straighter Teeth Can Improve Oral Health (April 2007) (PDF)
Fluoride Treatments in the Dental Office (March 2007) (PDF)

Grills, ‘Grillz’ and Fronts (August 2006) (PDF)
Dental Care While Traveling (June 2006) (PDF)
Surfing for Substance: Evaluating Oral Health Information on the Internet (May 2006) (PDF)
Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body (April 2006) (PDF)
Tooth Eruption: The Permanent Teeth (January 2006) (PDF)

Fluoride: Nature’s Cavity Fighter (December 2005) (PDF)
Tooth Eruption: The Primary Teeth (November 2005) (PDF)
Methamphetamine Use and Oral Health (October 2005) (PDF)
Your Dental Benefits: What You Should Know (September 2005) (PDF)
Burning Mouth Syndrome (August 2005) (PDF)
When a Filling Needs to be Replaced (July 2005) (PDF)
How Medications Can Affect Your Oral Health (June 2005) (PDF)
Do You Grind Your Teeth? (April 2005) (PDF)
Dental Implants: An Option for Replacing Missing Teeth (February 2005) (PDF)
Treating Periodontal Diseases (January 2005) (PDF)

Need Holiday Gift Ideas? (December 2004) (PDF)
Looking for a Dental Project for School? (November 2004) (PDF)
Missing a Tooth? (October 2004) (PDF)
Careers in Dentistry: Learn More About Dental Laboratory Technology (September 2004) (PDF)
Back-to-School Checkup (August 2004) (PDF)
Here Comes the Bride… and Her Teeth Are Nice and Bright (May 2004) (PDF)
Careers in Dentistry (April 2004) (PDF)
From Baby Bottle to Cup: Choose Training Cups Carefully, Use Them Temporarily (March 2004) (PDF)

Sensitive Teeth: Causes and Treatment (December 2003) (PDF)
The Facts About Bottled Water (September 2003) (PDF)
Improving Your Smile with Dental Veneers (August 2003) (PDF)
Do You Have a Cracked Tooth? (April 2003) (PDF)

Preventing Periodontal Disease (September 2001) (PDF)
Anesthesia for the Dental Visit (May 2001) (PDF)
Root Canal Treatments (March 2001) (PDF)