Ever since lab studies more than 30 years ago found that rats fed cheese didn’t develop cavities, this dairy food has been touted as being good for teeth. Some human research also supports the idea that cheese does not promote cavities and may help...
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Dirty Mouth
You might think twice before kissing. The most polluted part of your body is your mouth. It’s true for everyone, so don’t take it personally. In one mouth alone, the number of bacteria can easily exceed the number of people on Earth. Brushing and...
Read moreNo comments Does My Child Need Sealants Again?
As a parent, you understand that protecting your child’s teeth from decay and early loss when young is just as important as protecting their permanent teeth from the same fate. So do dentists. That’s why the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends placing dental...
Read moreNo comments Brush out the Old Brush
Question: My 3 year old has become attached to her toothbrush. It's shaped like a ballerina and she just loves it. The problem is that it's getting kind of worn down and she does not want a new one. How long should I let...
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I will include a recent Before and After photo, and describe the benefits of this procedure for this patient.
He unfortunately lost a tooth, and we replaced...
Read moreNo comments Cracked Teeth: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
With people living longer and more stressful lives, cracked teeth are seen more and more often at the dentist’s office. Yet cracked teeth can be difficult to detect for a number of reasons,...
Read moreNo comments A dereliction of duty on prevention
January 27, 2015 -- Community water fluoridation is personal to me. When I first opened my family practice in 1975, I was fresh out of the army, and I was teaching at Boston University School of Dentistry. I was mostly seeing patients on evenings...
Read moreNo comments Teeth Grinding
A: Though they are cheaper than customized mouth guards made by a dentist, which can cost several hundred dollars, over-the-counter products don’t work well for most people with bruxism (teeth grinding). Moreover, if they don’t fit right, they could cause problems.
But you certainly can...
Read moreNo comments No Prep Veneers case
We recently transformed a young woman’s smile by adding Viveneers, or no preparation veneers, to her existing front teeth. She is so thrilled about the results.
This month, we are offering a no cost consultation to see if you are a good candidate for Viveneers or just traditional Veneers, where we reduce the front side of the teeth slightly before placing the Veneers.
Look Younger By Whitening Your Smile!
PEOPLE OFTEN TURN TO fancy-pants hair styles, costly skin care procedures, hip wardrobes, or even surgical procedures to look and feel younger. However, studies have shown that your smile can do more to make you look younger than anything else!
Even when you take good...
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