Adult Orthodontics and Invisalign — Clear Aligner Therapy at TDA
If you think wearing braces and straightening your smile is something only teenagers do, you are mistaken! Orthodontic treatment is not just for teenagers! Adult patients can also benefit from orthodontic treatment, and achieve a healthy, well-aligned, beautiful smile. Many of our adult patients who need orthodontics have worn braces in the past but stopped…
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Oral Cancer Awareness Month
April is National Oral Cancer Awareness Month and this year we really want to make an extra effort to be sure our patients are educated and informed about this often overlooked type of cancer. Did you know 30,000 Americans contract oral cancer each year? Because this cancer frequently goes undetected, only 57% of these people…
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CPAP and Dental Device Therapy: Corrective Treatment Options for Sleep Apnea
What is Sleep Apnea? It is estimated that 18 million Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). According to the Mayo Clinic, sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder that causes your breathing to repeatedly stop and start while you sleep. This reduces the amount of oxygen in your blood, which means your heart…
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February is National Children’s Dental Health Awareness Month
Regular Checkups! Your child should see us every 6 months for a routine cleaning and checkup. Regular cleanings can help remove the plaque buildup that leads to cavities. During the checkup, we also take x-rays to scan for any developing issues. If we catch problem areas in their early stages, treatment can help prevent any…
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New Year, New You: The Annual Wellness Scan
Many people are unaware of the close connection between their dental health, and their overall health and wellness. Our hygienists will be recommending an annual Wellness Scan at your next TDA hygiene appointment. The iTero scanner is a digital tool we use in our practice to create 3- dimensional, comprehensive models of your teeth, gum…
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TDA 2020: Year in Review
How do you even begin to summarize such an extraordinary year? The COVID-19 outbreak made 2020 a year like none of us have ever experienced before. What we have realized in our office, and from each other, is that we are stronger than we thought we could be. We can do hard things together. Our…
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Dental Coverage at TDA
No Insurance? No Problem!If You Do, Review Before You Renew! Do you get dental coverage with your healthcare plan? If not, we’ve got you covered. It’s that time of year again when you are considering the renewal of your dental insurance plans, and reviewing costs and benefits for the coming year. If you are looking…
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Why We Need Sleep to Be Healthy
How much sleep are you getting? Is your sleep being disrupted frequently by snoring, or a lack of oxygen caused by a blocked airway? Do your kids snore or wake up multipule times a night? Brain Health A study at Harvard University shows that getting only five hours of sleep a night can negatively impact the…
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TDA Dental Membership Plan
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of Americans haven’t seen a dentist in more than a year. The American Dental Association discovered that of those people, 40% stated they didn’t see a dentist in the past year because of cost. As dental care providers, we are committed in our…
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Compassion For People, What Really Matters
The TDA Mission Statement We are a professional and nurturing team that provides exceptional and, sometimes, life-changing dental care. We welcome everyone with open arms and treat each person with respect and compassion. We are a team of talented, committed, individuals who are passionate about what we do. Together we create a positive, supportive family…
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Tewksbury Dental Associates
1438 Main Street
Tewksbury, MA 01876
