There are many dental treatments today to accommodate everyone. There are short-term, long-term, expensive, inexpensive, invasive, less-invasive, minimally invasive, non-invasive, and on and on. Although having many choices is great, it can also be overwhelming. What is the right dental treatment for you? Which ones fit into your budget and time-constraints? Should you opt for […]
Labor Day Weekend In Shrewsbury, MA
We like to encourage our patients to take part in their community to meet new people, make new friends, and cultivate new interests. It can be fun and rewarding. So, if you’re looking for something to do this Labor Day weekend in Shrewsbury, MA, bring the whole family, grandparents, teens, and all, to Old Sturbridge […]
What Your Teeth Say About You: Installment #2
When it comes to our teeth we want to keep them healthy, strong, and attractive. Most of us look in the mirror and just see, well…teeth, and some pink gum, when we smile. We want our teeth to be straight and white because we know that straight, white teeth are attractive and say a lot […]
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What Your Teeth Say About You: Installment #1
Business cards are no longer just about owning and advertising a business. Today, many of us carry around business cards to hand to people we meet and want to get to know better. We hand them our card and say Facebook me, or email me. Did you know that to a certain extent our teeth […]
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Do You Know What A Dental Emergency Is? Take Our Quiz To See How Much You Know!
We all know how important our teeth are. Without them you can’t chew, which means you can’t eat, which means your health can suffer. Without them it is difficult to speak clearly, and it is too embarrassing to smile. There are several reasons why we may lose teeth, or need to visit a dentist, and […]
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Why You Might Need Restorative Dentistry
When you visit the dentist for your bi-annual checkup and cleaning appointments, you are being proactive by taking advantage of preventive dentistry treatments. X-rays, removing harmful plaque from your teeth, prophylaxis (professional cleaning), and fluoride treatments are all meant to keep your smile strong and healthy, and to protect your teeth from decay. However, regardless […]
How Invisalign® Promotes Good Hygiene
Keeping your teeth clean is always a significant concern, but under certain circumstances, it might be more difficult than usual. For instance, if your teeth are crooked and you need orthodontic braces, then the brackets and wires might complicate your effective teeth brushing and flossing routines. Many older teen and adult patients who need braces […]
How Periodontal Treatment Can Improve Your Life
It might seem like an exaggeration to claim that any dental or periodontal treatment can significantly affect your overall quality of life – until you realize how important your oral health is. The more obvious influence is your smile’s appearance and how your level of confidence is affected by it. A not-so-obvious consequence is the […]
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A Prosthodontist’s Take on Replacing Lost Teeth
In the world of dentistry, there are specialties dedicated to specific types of oral health issues. For instance, a prosthodontist specializes in the art of replacing lost teeth with highly-lifelike prosthetics. Given the intricacies of your teeth and the need to replace the ones you lose, a prosthodontist may be your best option at rebuilding […]
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Dental Implants and Dentures
Even if you’ve lost all of your teeth on one or both of your dental ridges, you can rest easy knowing your smile can be rebuilt with one or a pair of dentures. Consisting of a row of lifelike replacement teeth, dentures are custom-designed to specifically fit your smile, and are invaluable for patients who’ve […]
