Oral-B Glide Dental Floss Toxicity in Question
Patients have forever questioned the value of waxed versus non-waxed floss. Although non- waxed floss enables better plaque removal than waxed, people with fillings or crowns often complain about non-waxed floss tearing or ripping. As a result of this common challenge, dental floss manufacturers have developed different products to help people circumvent these issues. One […]
More evidence of link between severe gum disease and cancer risk
In largest study to date using dental exams, severe periodontitis associated with 24 percent increased risk of cancer https://now.tufts.edu/news-releases/more-evidence-link-between-severe-gum-disease-and-cancer-risk January 16, 2018 BOSTON (Jan. 16, 2018)—Data collected during a long-term health study provides additional evidence for a link between increased risk of cancer in individuals with advanced gum disease, according to a new collaborative study […]
New Dental Specialists of Newton Blog!
At Dental Specialists of Newton we feel committed to educating our patients about their oral health. There is a vast pool of information that is being shared to the dental community and not making its way to the public. We are here to change that. Our goal is to deliver to you the latest research […]
