Are you embarrassed by your “gummy smile”? Good news: We can fix a gummy smile with gum contouring. A “gummy smile” is when a significant portion of your gums show as you smile, which makes your teeth look shorter than they are. There is nothing wrong with this type of smile, but some patients who […]
Shrewsbury Event Encourages Young Readers
Encourage your new reader to get excited about reading while practicing their skills at this weekend’s local Shrewsbury library event. “Read to a Dog” is a kid-friendly event that pairs certified therapy dogs with young readers to encourage children to love reading. The event, hosted by local therapy pet program Paws for People, is focused […]
How to Teach Your Kids to Brush Their Teeth
Brushing your teeth becomes second nature when you are an adult, but we all had to start somewhere: Children need the guidance of their parents to learn the proper way to brush. It’s important to teach your kids how to brush their teeth, so they establish healthy oral hygiene habits from an early age. The […]
How Teeth Bonding Can Fix Your Smile
You may have heard about smile makeovers worthy of the stars with porcelain veneers, but veneers can be a serious investment and a major change. Not everyone’s smile is in need of an overhaul — some grins just need a little help to fix minor imperfections. If you’re dissatisfied with the look of your teeth, […]
How to Make Tooth Brushing Fun for Kids
Establish healthy dental habits for your children while they’re young, and they’ll have good dental health for years to come. When your child reaches the age of 2, it’s a good time to visit a pediatric dentist and teach your child how to brush their teeth. Tooth decay and gum disease, the most prevalent dental […]
Bruxism Frequently Asked Questions
Bruxism may not be a familiar word to the average patient, but it’s a familiar ailment: teeth grinding. Bruxism, also known as teeth grinding, is characterized by unconscious grinding or clenching of the teeth. Patients who suffer from bruxism may not realize they are grinding their teeth at all until they notice jaw soreness, a misaligned […]
Family-Friendly Friday Night in Shrewsbury
Enjoy a Friday night out that’s suitable for the whole family with the upcoming “GLOW Jump” at Pump It Up in Shrewsbury, MA this Friday. Pump It Up is a unique play-place filled with a variety of inflatable slides, bounce houses and games, in addition to attractions, rides and arcade games suitable for all ages. This […]
Quiz: Do You Have Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which your breathing is obstructed, infrequent or shallow while you sleep. If you suffer from sleep apnea, your breathing may stop and start during your sleep or you may have obstructed airways that cause shallow breathes with less air. Sleep apnea has become a fairly common disorder, and […]
When Should Children Go to the Dentist?
It’s important to establish healthy dental habits for your children early in life. When should children go to the dentist for the first time? The answer may be earlier than you think: Children should visit the dentist for the first time by the age of 1, if not earlier depending on the emergence of their […]
The Stages of Gum Disease
We’ve covered the basics of gum disease, the inflammation of the mouth’s soft tissue and bone that holds the teeth in place, in our recent gum disease crash course, but it’s also important to know the stages of gum disease so you can stay on alert. Gum disease is a common ailment — half of American […]
