For children or adults with a propensity for new cavities, a fluoride mouthwash such as Act or Fluorigard can be used in a regimen similar to the above.
To both control gingivitis and cavities, a germ killing rinse containing fluoride is recommended. One such product is purple Listerine.
June 19, 2013 was a good night for Dr. Jean and Dr. George!
That was the night Rhode Island Monthly magazine unveiled its July issue and revealed the winners of its annual “Top Dentists” poll. They had asked over 900 dentists to name three choices each for their opinion of the best area dentists in various categories. It was the first time Drs. Resnevic were recipients of the prestige "Top Dentist" award and they have won it every year since!
When the votes were tallied, a total of 81 general dentists were selected. and the Drs. Resnevic were two of them!
Peer recognition is gratifying, but it pales compared to the satisfactions all of us get daily from our patients’ appreciation. You are the reason we work so hard!
What could missing teeth possibly have to do with the chances of your getting cancer? According to one Japanese study done in 2010, apparently quite a bit: In a study of over 15,000 people, researchers found that persons with missing teeth were 136% more likely to develop esophageal cancer, 68% more likely to develop head and neck cancer, and 54% more likely to get lung cancer than people who had not lost any teeth.
How can this be? The researchers theorize that the same bacterial infection and inflammation caused by poor oral hygiene that led to the tooth loss could possibly be responsible for the increased cancer risk. After all, other studies have already implicated gum infections with heart disease, strokes, diabetes, and low birthweight pregnancies.
More studies are forthcoming on the link between tooth loss and cancer, but one lesson is already abundantly clear: good oral hygiene practiced at home along with regular professional cleanings and examination will not only preserve the beauty of your smile, but will likely help protect you from some pretty nasty diseases.