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 […]
What Botox Can Do For You
Botox is not only used for cosmetic reasons to erase wrinkles and plump lips, although that is what it is highly advertised for. It is also used for medical treatments. The bacterium Clostridium botulinum produces a toxin that is used to make Botox. It is the same toxin that causes botulism, a type of food […]
A Single Choice for Several Imperfections
Do you look at your teeth and see several imperfections? Maybe they are too dark, too short, and one of your teeth has a chip. Regardless of the imperfections, whether craze lines, pits, discoloration, etc., if you have more than one, dental veneers may serve you well. Dental veneers can fix a variety of dental […]
Another Easy Dental Treatment!
In our last blog, we discussed dental bonding, as a quick and easy dental treatment. But that is not the only easy dental treatment available. There is also dental contouring. Dental bonding and dental contouring are often combined into one treatment, but they are also performed as separate treatments in and of themselves. So, as […]
An Easy-Peasy-Lemon-Squeezy Dental Treatment
Maybe you don’t think there is such a thing as an easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy dental treatment. Maybe you think that all dental treatments are invasive, expensive, take a long time, and cause pain. If you think that, guess what? You’re wrong! There is a dental treatment called dental bonding that is easy, quick, affordable, and painless, and […]
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Honor Our Veterans
We like to encourage our patients to take part in the community when opportunity allows. This Friday, November 11, 2016, is Veterans Day, a special day to honor the many brave men and women of the armed forces including the US Army, Navy, Marine Corps, National Guard, Air Force, and the Coast Guard, who risk […]
Whiten In Time For The Holidays
Teeth whitening is the most commonly requested dental treatment, and that’s a good thing considering that your smile is the first thing that people notice. It can be a great confidence booster when you get a compliment on what a beautiful, white smile you have. It makes you want to smile more, instead of hiding […]
Protect Your Teeth From The Cold
There is no denying that the cold weather has arrived in Massachusetts, and summer will be gone for some time. Sometimes, for some people, the cold weather can affect their teeth, causing sensitivity and discomfort that can range from mild discomfort to sharp, intense moments of pain. Today we are going to share a few […]
What Is A Prosthodontist?
Prosthodontics is one of nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association. The others are: endodontics, oral and maxillofacial pathology, oral and maxillofacial radiology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, pediatric dentistry, and periodontics. A prosthodontist is a dentist who specializes in the restoration and replacement of teeth. This type of care […]
