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Could Popping Your Gum Cause a Popping Jaw?

We often recommend chewing gum as a means of cleansing your mouth and freshening your breath. While this practice is acceptable on occasion, chewing gum too often could have surprising effects on your overall health. Before you chomp down on that third or fourth stick of gum, consider the possible consequences. […]

Insurance Won’t Cover Teeth Whitening? Try This Instead

We often receive questions from patients about whether dental insurance covers such cosmetic treatments as teeth whitening. The answer varies from one plan to another, but this does not mean that your insurance benefits cannot go toward improving the look of your smile. Professional teeth cleaning and twice-a-year dental exams go a long way toward […]

Breakfast, Brunch, and Braces in Shrewsbury, MA

As anyone who has ever worn traditional metal braces will tell you, orthodontic treatment requires a major commitment to hygiene and a willingness to make some sacrifices. This is immediately obvious to the braces wearer who sits down to lunch only discover that his or her favorite foods are no longer an option. Dr. Todd […]

Before You Reach for the Bleach, Ask Yourself…

You could say that when it comes to teeth whitening options, we’re a bit spoiled for choice. There is no end to the strips, whitening toothpastes, kits, and devices marketed to improve the look of stained, dingy teeth. Dr. Todd Pizzi, a cosmetic dentist who provides professional teeth bleaching in Shrewsbury, MA, encourages you to […]

Just How Tough Are Your Teeth?

Let’s face it: Teeth are weird. At least that is how it seems some of the time. Picture this: It’s the day of the big game, and you’re going all out on the snack front. Throughout the day you tuck into chicken wings, beef jerky, and the toughest burger you’ve ever had the dubious pleasure […]

Cosmetic Dentistry by the Numbers | Shrewsbury, MA Dentist

At Modern Dentistry of Shrewsbury, Drs. Todd Pizzi and Luciana Messina use the latest techniques and materials to ensure the health and beauty of your teeth and gums. Here are a few points to ponder when considering cosmetic dentistry: Facts About Teeth Whitening 1: Ranking on the list of America’s most popular cosmetic dental treatments […]

When You Do Good, You Feel Good

Doesn’t it feel great to do something nice for another person? Whether it’s donating to a favorite charity or giving up your seat on a crowded bus, there’s something especially gratifying about putting your time and energy to good use. At Modern Dentistry of Shrewsbury, we think teaching our patients how to have a bright, […]

Like You Needed Another Reason to Stop Smoking…

Nobody is perfect; we all have our tics and bad habits. Some of these habits are more detrimental to our health than others. Cigarettes and chewing tobacco are perfect examples of bad habits that can practically destroy your teeth and gums. As we near the holiday season, a time for giving thanks and celebrations, we […]

Holiday Favorites That Can Ruin Your Teeth

We know you’re busy during the holidays, whether shopping for gifts, cooking for potlucks, or traveling out of town to visit with your family. It’s easy to let your oral health slip to the back of your mind, but it’s hard to undo the damage. Stained teeth in Shrewsbury, MA aren’t the most enjoyable way […]

What You Were REALLY Wondering During Interstellar…

You’ve almost certainly heard of Interstellar, the latest mind bender from Inception director Christopher Nolan. Maybe you even ventured out to see it, and as you left the theater three hours three hours later, you were undoubtedly wondering… How the heck do astronauts brush their teeth in space? Okay, so maybe that wasn’t the most […]

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