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Sweet Tooth?

03/05/2010

If you find yourself craving sweets every day, it’s likely you were ingesting sugary foods during your earliest years. Evidence has shown that foods a child is given when teeth are first erupting are likely to affect his or her dietary choices for years to come. High-sugar cereals and sweetened juices for toddlers may turn into a diet of soda and candy later on, according to some researchers.

Once a child begins to eat solid food, he or she begins to form dietary habits that could affect his or her dental health later in life. Teeth that are frequently exposed to s

Reducing Bad Breath

02/26/2010

Bad breath, morning breath, or halitosis affects 50% or more of Americans at some point in the day. The consumption of certain foods such as garlic and onions can be a contributing factor. These foods are absorbed into our bloodstream where they are transferred into our lungs and exhaled. Most breath odor, however, comes from particles trapped in our mouth. When food remains in our mouth for a long period of time it becomes a breeding ground for bacteria. Other causes of bad breath can be poor oral health, smoking, and underlying medical conditions of the stoma

How Much Fluoride is Enough?

02/19/2010

How effective a fluoride toothpaste is depends on the concentration of fluoride in it. A higher concentration of fluoride produces a greater benefit. Fluoride is considered a medicine when the concentration is greater than 1500 parts per million (ppm). This concentration must be prescribed by a dentist and is used to help patients with serious tooth decay problems. Parents should use a toothpaste that contains a minimum concentration of 1000 ppm to effectively help prevent tooth decay in their children. Fluoride is generally not recommended for children u

The 1st Oklahoma Mission of Mercy

02/10/2010

The 1st Oklahoma Mission of Mercy in Tulsa on February 5th and 6th was a success. Dentists, dental assistants, hygienists, office staff, and lay volunteers from all over the state came together to provide free dental care for those who could otherwise not afford and receive treatment. During the two day event 1,805 patients were treated which totaled in 6,997 procedures including cleanings, fillings, root canals, and extractions. Dr.

National Children’s Dental Health Month

01/21/2010

Dr. Jones wants to “Rock Your Smile” for National Children’s Dental Health Month in February 2010. National Children’s Dental Health Month began as a one day event in Ohio in 1941. The American Dental Association had the first national observance of National Children’s Health Day in 1949 which became a week-long event in 1955 and finally a month-long celebration in 1981. Dr. Jones encourages all families to educate children from an early age about the importance of a good home care routine. Dr.