Lakewood Dental Regina/ Dr. Mackenzie Buchan-Watson

12/22/2023

Merry Christmas from all of us at Lakewood Dental!! And from the Grinch and Dancing Bob 🎅🪥🦷❤️🎄🤣😉🎄❤️🦷🪥🎅

06/28/2023

We truly have the best patients at Lakewood! Thank you Pat for the gorgeous flowers and gift cards 💐🦷

12/14/2022

✨Lakewood Dental had yet another amazing Christmas party catered by the talented !✨

This was our second year with Josh and we cannot say enough amazing things about his talent with food.

Thank you again for the delicious meal and laughs.

Merry Christmas from us all at Lakewood Dental 🎄🎅🏼❤️

06/14/2022

Hydroxyapatite (HAP) is a calcium phosphate mineral that is the main inorganic component of human hard tissues, like teeth and bones. HAP toothpaste has been commercially available in Italy, Germany, Japan, and other countries for years. So, how do HAP and fluoride compare?

Fluoride and HAP seem to be comparable with regard to cavity prevention and enamel re-mineralizing and repairing properties at the noted effective concentrations. However, it is worth noting that the research on HAP is not as robust as for fluoride.

HAP is about ten times as expensive as fluoride and requires a higher concentration to achieve efficacy (at least 10% v. 0.22%, respectively). How do they work? Fluoride reacts with the mineral in growing teeth to assist with remineralization while HAP is a mimic of tooth mineral.

Neither poses a risk to the environment at concentrations used in toothpaste (or from fluoride-treated water) There is also no evidence that fluoridated water has any effect on gardens, lawns, or plants.

Both are safe for human use. The tolerable upper limit for human daily intake of fluoride is 10 mg per day for adults and children over 8 years of age. Dietary fluoride intake by adults ranges from 1.4 to 3.4 mg/day in areas where the water fluoride concentration was 1.0 mg/L. Numerous reviews of fluoridated water have concluded there is no significant adverse health impact associated with water fluoridation. Dental fluorosis (a condition that causes cosmetic changes in the appearance of tooth enamel) may occur for infants fed formula reconstituted with optimally fluoridated water, but only at high concentrations, and this poses no medical risks.

There is no consistent evidence from human or animal studies that exposure to optimally fluoridated drinking water and other sources causes any form of cancer, nor does it negatively impact thyroid or immune system function. Similarly, there is no risk of overexposure to HAP.

HAP toothpastes appear to be safe and effective, although data are limited. The cost and concentration of HAP required for efficacy are the main hindrances to widespread use.

Sources:
https://www.cdc.gov/fluoridation/pdf/pollick.pdf
https://iaomt.org/resources/fluoride-facts/fluoride-pollution-environment/
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41405-019-0026-8
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jobm.19740140117/abstract
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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25019114/
https://www.wellandgood.com/nano-hydroxyapatite-toothpaste/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29334437/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24571700/

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06/07/2022

06/06/2022

Fluoride is a mineral that occurs naturally in water and some foods. It has been found to strengthen tooth enamel to prevent decay caused by bacteria.

Fluoride is added to community drinking water to increase the concentration to a recommended level through a process called fluoridation. Fluoride is also found in dental health products, beverages, food, some dietary supplements, and medications.

Fluoridation has been used in the U.S. for over 75 years. Roughly 63% of the U.S. population currently receives fluoridated community water, which is highly effective in preventing tooth decay. Children in areas with fluoridated water have been found to have, on average, two fewer decayed teeth than children in areas without it. In adults, a recent systematic review found that fluoridation resulted in a roughly 25% reduction in tooth decay.

Fluoridation has been used in the U.S. for over 75 years and is considered by the CDC to be one of the top 10 public health achievements of the 20th century. While there are many myths associated with fluoride, these are in fact, myths, and we will be address those in detail in part 2!

But very quickly:

Fluoride is NOT toxic at the levels we are exposed to – remember: the dose makes the poison!

Fluoride does not damage teeth – quite the opposite: fluoride helps strengthen enamel and prevent tooth decay.

Fluoride absolutely does NOT cause cancer. There is over 50 years of research to support this.

Fluoride does NOT lower someone’s IQ.

And: fluoridation of water is a very cost-effective method to help protect teeth. Every dollar invested in fluoridation prevents $38 in dental treatment per person.

Remember: preventive healthcare ensures we can avoid medical issues before they arise: fluoride does that for our teeth. The data demonstrate that fluoride is indeed safe and effective at protecting our dental health.

Sources:

https://dpbh.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/dpbhnvgov/content/Programs/OH/Fluoridation_and_Fluorides/Myths-Facts.pdf
https://www.ada.org/resources/community-initiatives/fluoride-in-water/fluoridation-faqs
https://www.cdc.gov/fluoridation/faqs/dental_fluorosis/index.htm
https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/myths/fluoridated-water-fact-sheet
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Fluoride-HealthProfessional/
https://www.thenationshealth.org/content/41/5/1.3
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https://www.cdc.gov/fluoridation/index.html #:~:text=Drinking%20fluoridated%20water%20keeps%20teeth,the%20US%20health%20care%20system.

02/05/2022

A big cavity causing problem for our kids isn't candy...it's often crackers. This is shocking to many parents as it is commonly used as an easy snack food for toddlers/kids.

Crackers are made of fermentable, highly processed starch therefore making them high risk to cause cavities.

The bacteria in your mouth loves these ingredients and multiply significantly.

Do you notice how these types of foods stick in your teeth? This allows the bacteria to continue multiplying well past the time form eating them. To help reduce the risk, besides avoiding these foods all together, is to rinse well with water after eating these types of foods. Eating these foods once in a while is not the problem, it's daily, consistent habits of eating these cariogenic (cavity causing) foods.

So what should I give my child for a snack? Higher fat foods such as cheese. Cheese neutralizes the pH in your mouth, therefore reducing the acidic damage to the teeth. It can also be used preventatively to decrease the pH in the mouth after eating highly acidic or sugary foods such as fruit juice, candy, pop.

Never brush right after eating as well. Always wait about 30 minutes before brushing to allow the pH to come down and reduce erosion of your enamel. If you must brush right after eating, rinse with water beforehand at minimum.

04/02/2021

Happy big 4-0 to this beautiful woman! Jeanine is my right hand woman and I could not survive this crazy dental life without her! Thanks for everything you do day in and day out!! We love you and hope you have a great day! ❤️❤️❤️❤️