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Carlo A. Ciaramitaro, DDS and Associates
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Q. |
What is
the difference between tap water and bottled
water? |
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A. |
Most tap
water is fluoridated; most bottled water is
not. For more than five
decades, the American Dental Association
(ADA) has continuously endorsed
the
fluoridation of community water supplies as
a safe and effective means of preventing
tooth decay by as much as 15%. The effort
began in Grand Rapids in 1945 when the city
became the first
nationwide to implement community water
fluoridation. Today, nearly two-thirds of
all municipal water supplies are fluoridated
but, with the rising
popularity of bottled waters, there is
evidence of an increase in tooth decay.
Home
water purifiers can also reduce the fluoride
levels in tap water. |
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Source:
American Dental Association, Centers for
Disease Control |
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Q. |
Are
dental x-rays safe? |
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A. |
At Auburn
Village Family Dental Center, we are proud
to be among just 10% of all dental offices
nationwide to offer low dose digital x-rays
which reduce radiation exposure by 50% or
more when compared to conventional x-rays.
These targeted x-rays, taken once yearly to
help diagnose common dental
problems such as cavities, periodontal (gum)
disease and other disorders, are
an
outstanding diagnostic tool in helping
patients maintain good oral health.
Digital x-rays utilize sensors that feed
images directly to examination room
computer monitors for real-time review with
patients. |
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Source:
AssociatedContent.con, Columbia University
College of Dental Medicine |
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Q. |
How
important is flossing? |
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A. |
For maximum
oral health, daily flossing is essential,
helping to remove plaque,
food
particles, and decay-causing bacteria
between teeth and under the gum
line
where toothbrushes cannot reach. Because
decay patterns change as we
mature, teaching proper flossing techniques
early is an important step toward a lifetime
of good oral health. |
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Source:
American Dental Association |
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