onur, Author at Tewksbury Dental Associates

The Nightly Grind Can be Harmful to Your Dental Health

Decades ago, reminding patients to brush their teeth twice daily and floss at least once daily seemed to be enough to help make sure people kept their natural teeth for most of their life. But thanks to advancements in medicine, people are living longer lives; and thanks to advancements in dentistry, keeping a natural smile…

The Science Behind Dental Implants

We often describe dentistry as the perfect combination of science and artistry. Dentists frequently promote the artistic aspects of treatments such as dental implants because we live in an image-driven society, but there is a fascinating science behind implants that is worth understanding. After all, it is the scientific aspects of dental implants that make…

The Stars Are Misaligned & it Could Spell Poor Oral Health

For all the stars who are known for their multi-watt, million-dollar smiles in Hollywood – we’re looking at you, Angelina and Denzel – there are many who are known for their smile imperfections. Steve Buscemi once told The Hollywood Reporter: “I’ve had dentists who have wanted to help me out, but I say, ‘You know,…

The 5 W’s of Dental X-rays

[twentytwenty] [/twentytwenty] Patients sometimes ask us why we must take X-rays of their teeth every year. “Digital X-rays are powerful diagnostic tools for dentists,” Tewksbury dentist Dr. Nitish Nahata says. “They enable us to evaluate the health of your teeth and supporting bone structure.” To help drive home the reasoning behind this, following are the…

Try Teeth Whitening to Land Better Job, More Dates, Study Says

[twentytwenty] [/twentytwenty] Landing your dream job or finding your soul mate could be as easy as whitening your teeth, according to one study conducted by Kelton Research. The study involved simulated job interviews, simulated first dates and a quantitative online survey of participants before and after whitening treatments. Here’s a breakdown of some of the…

Eat What You Want vs. Eat What You Can: How Dental Implants Can Change Your Life

Are you missing one or even several of your permanent teeth? Are you having trouble eating the foods that you love? This doesn’t have to be a permanent problem, thanks to dental implants. While dental implants aren’t the only treatment option offered in our office to replace missing teeth, they pack a great many benefits,…

One-Visit Dental Restorations Available with CEREC

Are you busy? Do you get anxious when you receive dental treatment? Does the idea of instant gratification really speak to you? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might get as excited as we are when we tell you about the newest addition to our office: a CEREC unit. CEREC stands…

Your Mouth Has Something To Say About Your Health

Your mouth might be trying to tell you something about your overall health. Many signs of serious systemic diseases and health problems appear in your mouth. So if preventing cavities and gum disease isn’t enough to keep you current on your dental checkups and professional cleanings, think about your heart, your joints and other overall…

Because you know we’re all about that bite…What you need to know about occlusal disease

Most people are familiar with enemies of the teeth such as cavities, acidic foods and beverages, and gum disease. We don’t believe enough people are familiar with occlusal disease. Let’s change that today. The term “occlusion” refers to the manner in which our teeth fit together and function against one another when we chew. Occlusal…

How to Choose the Proper Paste for the Job

One of the most overwhelming tasks of maintaining an oral care routine can be choosing the correct toothpaste. It’s the sheer number of options that can paralyze even the most educated shopper. But have no fear, we have some tips that will help you narrow down your options so you can leave the supermarket with…

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