Buffalo Water recently announced that its new fluoridation system has received official approval from the Department of Health (DOH) and is set to resume operations next week. Representatives from the Erie County DOH visited the Colonel Ward Pumping Station on Friday and confirmed the completion of Buffalo Water's fluoridation project, ensuring compliance with all required standards. Fluoride is scheduled to be reintroduced into the city's water supply on Tuesday, following the delivery of fluoridation treatment materials on Monday morning.

Fluoride is critical in maintaining healthy teeth, especially for children, but misconceptions often surround it. With the flood of online information, parents need to separate myths from facts regarding Fluoride and how it benefits their child's dental health. Let's break down some of the common myths and explore the facts behind Fluoride. 

As parents and caregivers, we strive to ensure our children's health. While regular check-ups and a balanced diet are common steps, one aspect often overlooked is the importance of oral health.

Are you feeling nervous about your upcoming dental visit? Do not fear; UPD Dental Associates is here, and we've got your back (and smile)! We understand that visiting the dentist can sometimes feel scary, especially if it may be your first time.  You're not alone! Lots of kids feel the same way, and even adults feel the same way, and that's okay. 

Dental injury is unexpected, immediate and permanent. The American Dental Association and Sports Medicine Societies recommend a properly fitted mouth guard for protection during sports that can involve contact.  Impact studies have shown that wearing any type of mouthguard reduces the risk of tooth injury compared with not wearing a mouthguard.  A custom-made mouthguard is most comfortable and best tolerated interfering minimally with breathing, speaking and swallowing.

University Pediatric Dentistry started in 1989 as a way for pediatric dental residents to gain clinical understanding of advanced diagnostic and surgical procedures. While working at our offices, residents also gain knowledge of child psychology and clinical management, oral pathology, child-related pharmacology, radiology, child development, management of oral/facial trauma, care for patients with special needs, conscious sedation, and general anesthesia. 

Since our founding, we’ve expanded to multiple locations throughout the Buffalo region specializing in virtually every aspect of infant to adult oral health care, from simple check-ups to complex oral surgeries. We are the Western New York dental health care experts.

At UPD, we have fifteen wonderful dentists, some of which are faculty and teachers at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. They are all highly trained in their area of expertise. Our team of dentists work together to ensure the oral health of our community alongside residents, dental assistants, dental hygienists, surgical technicians, clerical staff, and administration.

That being said, let’s talk about some of the roles you will see across our seven sites.

Most of us are familiar with the myth of the Tooth Fairy, a magical being, who whisks away discarded baby teeth from under our pillows, and replaces them with money. If you think about it, it is a strange tradition. We encourage children to barter away their teeth for a cash reward, in a deal that takes place while they sleep. Very few of us, however, know how this practice originated.