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Fact or Fiction? 5 Common Invisalign Claims

Invisalign is a great way to align crooked, crowded teeth and reveal a more beautiful smile without others noticing that you’re in orthodontic treatment. Because of its popularity, lots of claims have been associated with this teeth alignment system. For more on this revolutionary way to move teeth, check out our previous post. It’s time…

I Just Want My Teeth Cleaned. Why Are You Recommending Other Treatments?

If you’ve ever let those appointments lapse for a time and then resumed them, you may have found that you required a couple of dental visits to get your mouth back to optimum health. A dental appointment involves more than removing plaque and tartar and polishing your teeth. You need a comprehensive checkup periodically so…

I Lost My Tooth. Can I Get A New One Today?

Dental implants have gained popularity in recent years as the public has become more aware of their ability to permanently replace one or more missing teeth. Their natural appearance and ability to restore form and function to a person’s bite make them the next best thing to natural teeth. Before proceeding, it may be helpful…

Laying The Foundation For Better Dentistry…

You may have noticed all of the construction going on around our building. We are now officially part of that construction. The time has come for us to find a new space for our growing practice. This week we are pouring a foundation for a new building just a few doors away! After nearly 40…

The 411 on Dentistry for Children: If He Can Do It, So Can You!

Just as it’s important for your children to have a pediatrician or family doctor who helps ensure they are up to date on checkups and vaccinations, it’s important to establish a dental home to promote and maintain your children’s oral health. With numerous studies out there that connect oral health to systemic health, establishing good…

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…

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