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SCPHD Offering Fluoride Varnish Clinics for Children

Brad Weiser — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:26:56 +0000

South Central Public Health District is offering fluoride varnish applications to children twelve and younger. Fluoride varnish (which is a gel-like substance that is “painted” on the child’s teeth with a small brush) strengthens tooth enamel to reduce and/or prevent tooth decay. The varnish is very safe since it is applied directly to the teeth. [...]

Terry's Abscessed Tooth = Ouch

Terry Morgan — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 21:56:20 +0000

Late in December a tooth on the bottom row of my mouth broke while eating Christmas candy. One minute I'm enjoying a Christmassy Milky Way, the next: SNAP! And then things went bad.

My toothache went from bad to worse when the tooth became infected around the root.That's called an Abscess and it hurts like heck.

Scientists Find A Way To Make Teeth Cavityproof

Terry Morgan — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 19:44:32 +0000

For any of us who have spent any time in the dentist chair, this will come as welcome news: scientists have created a molecule that can make your teeth cavity-proof. And the best part? They plan to put the molecule in candy. Take that every dentist every where! Gizmodo is reporting that the molecule, named [...]

Where Do You Dread Taking Your Kids? [POLL]

Jackie — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:17:17 +0000

My son's dentist called the other day and reminded me that it was time for his 6 month check-up. Last time I took him to the dentist he cried all the way in and all the way out. It took 4 people holding him down just so the dentist could look at his teeth. It was terrible!

The Most Common First Childhood Memory

95.7 KEZJ — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:27:43 +0000

Think hard . . . what's your very first childhood memory? If you're like one-third of people, your first memory is having a stranger brutally torture you for your own good . . . and your parents PAID for it.

In a new poll from Dentistry.co.uk of 1,671 people by the website MyMemory.com, 35% of people say their earliest memory is a TRIP TO THE DENTIST. And almost all of them say that they think the FEAR and PAIN are what made the memory stick.

Are You Ready To Buy a Bathing Suit?

Jackie — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:54:08 +0000

It's getting dangerously close to swimsuit season . . . which is a problem, because it seems most of us are still solidly in "gorging on donuts and Cheetos" season.

According to a new survey, 60% of women and 46% of men say they feel like they're not ready to go out in public in a bathing suit.

More than 30% of women say they plan on wearing a full-body cover up at the beach or pool . . . and 20% of both men and women say they plan on avoiding the beach ENTIRELY this summer.

Eight Surprising Things That Are Bad for Your Teeth

Jackie — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:05:32 +0000

Obviously, bad dental hygiene can lead to cavities and gum disease, but here's a list from Health.com of eight surprising things that can also be bad for your teeth.

#1.) Bottled Water. About 60% of people in the U.S. have fluoride in their tap water, but most brands of bottled water don't. So if you ONLY drink bottled water, you might not be getting enough fluoride to protect your teeth from cavities.