#PSA: Two things--(1) #dental health is important and (2) mocking people for bad teeth is ableist
Last night I lost a big chunk of filling from my one of my molars. I am sure will need refilling as otherwise it won't be able to grind food as that's the only side with enough grinding surfaces left to do so. 😳
I have kept meticulous care of my teeth since I was a kid and even now as and adult; it was extraordinarily rare for to have a single cavity.
Post-2001 infusable #chemotherapy, my mouth #chemistry (#saliva) changed and 25+ years later still has the 'wrong' balance for proper dental protection, made worse by #DryMouth from other meds.
This means 8+ #cavities per year is now typical, plus the occasional #RootCanal (this means many of my teeth are literally dead but the root canal allows them to still function as long as they last).
Bottom line: take care of your teeth, but be aware that essential #MedicalCare can mess things up regardless. 😬
🦷Chinese researchers found pregnant mums with lower levels of vitamin D to have babies with increased odds of getting cavities in their teeth
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Sour candies are a popular treat, but did you know they can damage your teeth? In this video, Dr. Howard Smith shares the risks of sour candies and how to enjoy them safely. From the renowned Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, learn the facts about sour candies and how to protect your smile.
0 likes, 0 comments - drhowardsmithreports on November 11, 2025: "Your Children’s Teeth DO Need Fluoride Once again, a professional association is spreading the truth in order that the American public not be confused or gaslit by information from government sources. The FDA is suddenly recommending that ingestible fluoride products not be given to children under age three—or to any child at low or moderate risk for tooth decay. The American Dental Association, ADA for short, disagrees and states that fluoride tablets and drops remain safe and effective for children whose drinking water lacks fluoride. Fluoride has long been shown to strengthen teeth and prevent cavities, particularly in communities without fluoridated water. The first step is to determine the fluoride content in your child’s drinking water whether it comes from a city or town water system or a home well. You and your dentist can obtain that information directly from your local water authority and/or online. Here, for example, is a section of the published levels for Massachusetts’ cities and towns. You can also test your water yourself. Then, depending on that level, you working with your child’s dentist, can determine need for fluoride supplementation and its dose. For your reference, here are the American Dental Association’s guidelines for fluoride supplements by age: Birth–6 months: No fluoride supplements recommended (minimal risk of deficiency at this age). 6 months–3 years: If the water has <0.3 ppm fluoride, 0.25 mg fluoride per day typically as liquid drops for infants. No supplement is needed if water fluoride ≥0.3 ppm. 3–6 years: If water fluoride is <0.3 ppm, give 0.50 mg/day; if water fluoride is moderate (0.3–0.6 ppm), give 0.25 mg/day. No supplement is needed if water fluoride ≥0.6 ppm. 6–16 years: If water fluoride is <0.3 ppm, give 1.0 mg/day; if water is 0.3–0.6 ppm, give 0.50 mg/day. No supplement is needed if water fluoride ≥0.6 ppm. Oral fluoride supplements are safe medications that any dentist can prescribe if your water lacks sufficient levels of fluoride. https://www.ada.org/about/press-releases/fluoride-supplements-for-children-3-and-younger #fluoride #drinkingwater #decay #cavities #children".
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