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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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,… Read More
[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… Read More
[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… Read More
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,… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
