Month: December 2019

  • Cambridge MA Dentist | Gaining Wisdom on Wisdom Teeth

    Wisdom teeth are the last new teeth that will enter your mouth. Most patients have some form of complications resulting from their wisdom teeth. Did you know that your wisdom teeth can impact your overall health? Here’s what you need to be aware of regarding your wisdom teeth. The Basics Typically, your wisdom teeth will…

  • Cambridge MA Dentist | You Need to Know About Oral Thrush: Here’s Why

    Even a healthy mouth is lined with bacteria. Normally, your daily oral hygiene routine helps prevent oral health complications. However, it is possible to develop an excess of bacteria and fungi, which can lead to additional problems. Here’s what you should know about oral thrush and what you can do to prevent it. What is…

  • Cambridge MA Dentist | Can Kissing Be Hazardous to Your Health?

    When you are close to someone you can often be overly comfortable in sharing. This is especially true with kissing. In one kiss, more than 500 germs can be shared between two people. Sharing a kiss can have an impact on your oral health. Here are some of the dangers of kissing. Colds & Flus…

  • Cambridge MA Dentist | One Simple Treatment Can Save Your Child’s Smile

    Our dentist might suggest dental sealants for your child during a visit to our office. Sealants are a way to protect your teeth against decay. With any dental treatment, it helps to understand the procedure and how it can impact your child’s oral health. Why Get Sealants? Sealants help to prevent tooth decay. Sealants are…

  • Steps to make getting a “shot” easier

    “For fast acting relief, try slowing down.” ~ Lily Tomlin Everyone hates needles, and we know that There is no surprise that you don’t like getting injections (or shots) at the dentist.  We all are aware that it is probably one of the biggest triggers for you at the dentist! Here are a few tips…

  • What BIG question should you be asking your dentist?

    “Walking into our stories of hurt…can feel dangerous and foreboding, and what we must ultimately confront is ourself.  The most difficult part of our stories is often what we bring to them – what we make up about who we are and how we are perceived by others.” ~Bréne Brown EVERYONE has a unique brand…