Dr. Christopher Szydelko
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New Recommendations Make Water Fluoridation Safer Than Ever
posted: Nov. 19, 2020.
For over half a century now, community water systems have been adding fluoride to drinking water to help reduce the risk of tooth decay. Numerous long-term studies have demonstrated Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Unpleasant Cracked Mouth Corners Can Be Treated and Prevented
posted: Nov. 08, 2020.
Ever have a paper cut or an irritated hangnail? They're not considered major health problems, but, boy, can they sting! Something similar can occur in the corners of your mouth Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How AFV's Alfonso Ribeiro Saved His Tooth
posted: Oct. 29, 2020.
Remembered fondly by fans as the wacky but loveable Carlton on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Alfonso Ribeiro is currently in his fifth year hosting America's Funniest Videos. It's Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Look for These Basics When Buying Your Next Toothbrush
posted: Oct. 19, 2020.
When you’re buying a tool or appliance, you compare brands for the best quality you can afford. There’s another important item that deserves the same level of scrutiny: your Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Ways You Can Better Manage Dental Care for a Child with Down Syndrome
posted: Oct. 09, 2020.
Madeline Stuart, acclaimed fashion model; Chris Burke, successful actor; Collette Divitto, founder of Collettey's Cookies. Each of them is accomplished in their own right—and each has Down syndrome. In Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Take These Steps to Alleviate Chronic Dry Mouth
posted: Sep. 29, 2020.
You might be noticing some changes as you get older: You're getting winded easier and you're wondering why book or magazine print has suddenly shrunk (it didn't). Perhaps you've Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
posted: Sep. 19, 2020.
If there's anything that makes Alfonso Ribeiro happier than his long-running gig as host of America's Funniest Home Videos, it's the time he gets to spend with his family: Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Acid Reflux Could Lead to Tooth Damage
posted: Sep. 09, 2020.
Your tooth enamel’s main nemesis is oral acid: normally produced by bacteria, foods or beverages, acid can dissolve enamel’s mineral content and cause erosion and decay. But acid might Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
All Gum Disease Treatments Have the Same Goal - Removing Bacterial Plaque
posted: Aug. 30, 2020.
Periodontal (gum) disease is a serious infection that can damage more than periodontal tissues — supporting bone structure is also at risk. Any bone loss could eventually lead to Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Simple Things You Can Do to Stop Bad Breath
posted: Aug. 20, 2020.
When they weren't building pyramids or wrapping mummies, the ancient Egyptians mixed herbs and spices with a little honey to make small lozenges. Their purpose: to fight halitosis, that Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
The Real Truth Behind Ed Helms' Missing Tooth in "The Hangover"
posted: Aug. 10, 2020.
Ed Helms is best known for his role as the self-absorbed, Ivy League sales rep, Andy Bernard, on television's The Office. But to millions of fans he's also Stu, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
That Odd 'Lacy' Mouth Sore is No Cause for Alarm
posted: Jul. 31, 2020.
Looking in the mirror, you probably focus on your teeth and gums—i.e., your smile. Your dentist, though, will take the time to look deeper into your mouth, searching for Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
This Oral Appliance Could Help Solve Your Sleep Apnea Problem
posted: Jul. 21, 2020.
Millions of people have obstructive sleep apnea—and some don’t even realize it. That’s because even though these airway-blocking episodes can occur several times a night, they may only last Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Oral Irrigation can be an Effective Alternative to Traditional Flossing
posted: Jul. 11, 2020.
Great oral hygiene is built on two principal tasks — daily brushing and flossing. Brushing removes plaque — a thin film of bacteria and food particles — from broad Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
posted: Jul. 01, 2020.
Basketball isn't a contact sport—right? Maybe once upon a time that was true… but today, not so much. Just ask New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. While Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Exciting New Discovery Could Help in the Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance
posted: Jun. 21, 2020.
Like the rest of healthcare, antibiotics have transformed dentistry. Advanced oral infections that once eluded successful treatment are routinely stopped with the use of these “wonder drugs.” But their Read moreCategory: Oral Health