Children aren’t born knowing how to take care of themselves, or even knowing that they need to take care of themselves. They aren’t born knowing that they need to take care of their teeth, either. It is up to the parents to teach their children such things as how and when to bath, wash their […]
Don’t Stop Rooting For Your Teeth
Teeth are meant to last a lifetime, but sometimes they become damaged (chipped, fractured, broken), or infected, but that is no reason to give up on them. With today’s dental materials, instruments, and technology, there are many ways you can repair or save a tooth. It is always better to save a tooth, or as […]
When Do You Need Ultrasonic Scaling?
The reason we visit the dentist bi-annually for a professional teeth cleaning is because plaque develops on our teeth daily. Plaque consists of harmful oral bacteria, saliva, acids created by the oral bacteria, and leftover sugars and food debris from foods and beverages. This mixture, when left on your teeth, causes tooth decay. That is […]
Destress While Holiday Shopping!
Is it possible to destress while shopping for the holidays? It is in Massachusetts! Enjoy a Ladies Night Out: Holiday Destresser today, Friday, December 2nd from 6:30 to 9:00pm. Here at Modern Dentistry of Shrewsbury we are always encouraging our patients to live a well-rounded life which includes fun, destressing, and even some pampering! F3’s […]
Sleep Apnea Q and A
Do you think someone you know suffers from sleep apnea? Or maybe someone you know thinks you do. The person who has sleep apnea is usually the last to know, because they are asleep when the symptoms present themselves. However, there are daytime symptoms that you can be on the lookout for. […]
Is Your Jaw Sore And Achy?
Pain or discomfort in your jaw can be a sign of bruxing (chronic grinding and clenching your teeth) or TMJ, temporomandibular joint disorder. Sometimes the two are related. One can cause the other and vice versa. Bruxing is easier to diagnose than a TMJ disorder because there will be telltale signs of excessive wear on […]
Gardens Aglow
Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks and spending quality time with your family–whether it is your biological family or your family of choice–and of course, your friends! But, once Thanksgiving is over, the Christmas holiday season begins! Here at Modern Dentistry of Shrewsbury we love encouraging our patients to enjoy community everntsIf you are […]
What Your Teeth Can Tell About You
Teeth are like fingerprints; they are individual to each person. No two people have the same fingerprints, and no two people have the same teeth. We all know from watching crime shows that a person’s body can be identified via dental records, and you don’t need many teeth to do it. But did you know […]
A Thanksgiving Quiz For You!
The holidays are upon us! How exciting! But when it comes to your dental health they can be a bit worrisome, too. During the holidays, we are exposed to all sorts of delicious foods, many of them sweet treats! If you are wondering how much you should indulge and what to indulge in, take our […]
Why Dental Cleanings Are So Important
Dental cleanings aren’t just about keeping your teeth shiny and white. They are important for other reasons as well. Usually, you have a checkup before your cleaning. Checkups can consist of digital X-rays, an oral cancer exam and sometimes more. X-rays show if you are developing a cavity in one or more teeth, where the […]
