Our First Year at 1438 Main Street
August 2017 marks the one year anniversary of our move and all the advancements we’ve achieved over that time in our new office at 1438 Main Street. With our guiding principles of “passion for dentistry, compassion for people,” we have created the ultimate dental experience for our patients. With digital advances including 3D digital imaging,…
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Your Teeth and Gums
GO TEAM! At Tewksbury Dental Associates we believe it takes a team approach between patient, hygienist and dentist to optimize your oral health care outcomes. It is impossible to remove all of the build up on your teeth at home. Plaque, which is a sticky deposit that is a breeding ground for bacteria and causes…
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Multi-Specialty Practice: ALL Under One Roof
As a multi-specialty practice Tewksbury Dental Associates brings dental specialists together who share philosophical values about your care, and a high level of clinical skills, to provide treatment all under one roof. In addition to general dental care, we offer periodontal and endodontic services onsite along with comprehensive cosmetic dentistry including full mouth reconstruction and…
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April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Did you know that the oral cancer survival rate is one of the highest of all types of cancer if it is detected early? The clinical team at Tewksbury Dental Associates are trained to conduct an oral cancer screening with every patient. Oral cancer can strike in a number of places including your tongue, lips,…
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No Dental Insurance? No Worries!
No Dental Insurance? No worries—at Tewksbury Dental Associates we’ve got you covered! You cannot turn on the news or look at the internet anywhere in the country right now without seeing alarming and uncertain information about health insurance. The future of how we will be covered and receive care, both medical and dental, is very…
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Why DO You Build Me Up?
You’ve probably heard the term before, but do you know what it means to “crown” a tooth? What is a dental crown? Why is it done? Simply put, a crown is needed when the amount of breakdown of the tooth has exceeded its ability to be restored with a filling. When you’ve got a small…
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What Do YOU Know About Your Dental Plan?
What Do YOU Know About Your Dental Plan? Did you know that your dental plan is a contract between your employer and the insurance company… not with the dentist? Do you know what your in and out of network benefits are? Do you know if you have a waiting period before doing any major dental work or…
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The Dam Blog
Kathleen the Dental Assistant: “Are you familiar with a rubber dam?” The Anxious Patient: “Ugh I hate the damn dam!” Kathleen the Dental Assistant: “Placing the dam allows us to work quicker and more efficiently by isolating just the area we are working on during your treatment. It also keeps your tongue and cheek away…
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How We Schedule Your Hygiene Appointments
[twentytwenty] [/twentytwenty] The way you care for your teeth and gums at home can play a vital role in how frequently you need to see your dental hygienist. At home your oral hygiene should include brushing twice a day, flossing once a day, and use of fluoride. If your teeth and gums are healthy, basic…
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Medical History UPDATE: Help Us Help You!
I feel like it was just yesterday that Donna, our Office Manager, mentioned we were going to start transitioning from paper medical histories to digital. As our office grows and moves towards the latest technologies, it only made sense to move patient’s medical information into their secure dental chart. And best of all, moving to…
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Your Smile Starts Here
Tewksbury Dental Associates
1438 Main Street
Tewksbury, MA 01876
