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…
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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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Shining a Light on Oral Cancer
Oral and pharyngeal cancers cause about 8,000 deaths annually. Only about half of the 43,250 Americans diagnosed each year with one of these types of cancer will survive the five-year mark. Our dentists here at Tewksbury Dental Associates want to help change that. Doing so requires detection, and that can be accomplished through routine oral…
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Do You Have Gingivitis “itis?”
If you think gingivitis is not a disease, can be treated with Listerine, or only affects your gums, you may suffer from what we like to refer to as gingivitis “itis.” You’ve grown desensitized to the serious nature of gingivitis – a disease that when left untreated, can progress to a point that you risk…
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Orthodontics: More Than Meets the Eye
Sure orthodontic treatment can improve the appearance of your teeth – just ask Cristiano Ronaldo, Emma Watson, and Niall Horan. But there is more to successful orthodontic treatment (or braces) than meets the eye. Braces can improve oral health, bite alignment and temporomandibular joint function. Although these benefits usually play second string to the aesthetic…
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Silly Adults. Fluoride Treatments Aren’t Just for Kids.
Did you know your dentist has a special treatment he or she can apply to your teeth that not only prevents decay but can reverse it, too? It’s called fluoride, and it’s safe and just as beneficial for you as it is for your kids. Fluoride is one of the many minerals that make up…
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Look Good or Feel Good? Functional Aesthetics Means You Can Have Both
Billy Crystal’s Fernando Lamas character on Saturday Night Live in the 1980’s taught us “it is better to look good than to feel good.” Clearly, Fernando didn’t know a thing about functional aesthetics. Functional aesthetics means that you can, in fact, have it all. Your teeth and smile can look and feel good. Functional aesthetics…
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“Chews” to Fix Dental Problems Now & Take a Bite Out of Future Issues
Migraine-like headaches. Jaw and neck pain. Worn teeth. These are complaints that frequently prompt people to schedule a dental appointment. They often aren’t concerned about the underlying cause; they simply want us to alleviate the pain. But successfully identifying and treating the cause is necessary for us to fix the immediate issue and help prevent…
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6 Reasons That Patients Choose Tewksbury Dental Associates
When you’re new to the area and don’t yet have a circle of friends to seek recommendations from regarding a dentist or family doctor, what do you do? You probably turn to the Internet. You might type in something like “dentists Tewksbury.” But how do you siphon those results? We here at Tewksbury Dental Associates…
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5 Benefits of Replacing Missing Teeth with Dental Implants
Let’s face it: toothless grins are only cute on babies. Many people believe the only reasons for replacing missing teeth are cosmetic, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. There are numerous benefits to using dental implants to replace missing teeth, and we’re going to share five of them with you today. Dental implants…
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1438 Main Street
Tewksbury, MA 01876
