Cambridge MA Dentist | Oral Cancer Risk Factors
During a comprehensive dental examination, our team will look for signs of oral cancer. Early detection is key with oral cancer. If caught early, most forms of oral cancer are treatable. Our dental team is trained and educated to identify oral cancer. Everyone is susceptible to the disease, but some groups of people are at…
Cambridge MA Dentist | Dentistry – Past, Present, and Future
“Tooth worms” are the cause of tooth decay. That was the headline of a Sumerian text from around 5,000 B.C.E. Fortunately, the dental industry has evolved since then and we know “tooth worms” don’t exist. Here’s how dentistry has evolved into the comfortable, safe, and beneficial science of today. In the Beginning Did you…
Update on COVID-19
We hope this letter finds you and your family in good health! Our community has been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward to resuming our normal habits and routines. While many things have changed, one thing has remained the same: our commitment to caring for you.Infection…
Cambridge MA Dentist | Repair Your Smile with Dentures
Our dental team is pleased to provide high-quality removable dentures to new and existing patients who have experienced the loss of some or all of their teeth. These dentures are custom-crafted to fit the individual patient’s mouth and specific tooth replacement needs. They provide both a cosmetic and functional replacement solution for tooth loss. To…
Cambridge MA Dentist | Restoring Smiles with Veneers
About 1 in 4 adults in the United States feels embarrassed by the look of their smile. Our dental office is proud to offer porcelain dental veneers to new and existing patients. Our dentist in Cambridge has the training and experience to provide porcelain veneers to patients who wish to restore a whiter, healthier, more…
Cambridge MA Dentist | 12 Reasons to See Your Dentist
Don’t wait until you’re in pain to see your dentist! Most people make time to clean out the house, car, garage, or closets at least twice a year. Why not include your oral health on your “to do” list? Schedule an Appointment Now! Regular professional dental cleaning and examinations are essential to maintaining…
Dr. G’s High Level Dentistry Series: Are you breaking your own teeth without realizing it?
If you regularly wake up with headaches, a sore neck, or a sore jaw it could be related to grinding/clenching. There are 5 main muscles associated with clenching and grinding. These muscles, like any muscles in the body, can tense up and develop “knots” in similar ways that people’s shoulders and back develop these. During…
Cambridge MA Dentist | How to Get Your Kids to Eat Healthier
The food children eat affects their long term oral health. Some foods have nutrients teeth need. Others are full of acids and sugars that are harmful to teeth. With so many unhealthy food choices being marketed to children every day, it is vital that you take a stand. Offer fun, healthy snacks and model the…
Dr. G’s High Level Dentistry Series: Are you Overwhelmed?
Problem: You keep feeling like your dentist is chasing problems instead of “routine” cleanings and exams and it’s getting overwhelming for everyone. For the scope of this blog entry, complex dental cases are defined as any cases that: Involve multiple disciplines in dentistry (root canals, implants, crowns, fillings, extractions, aesthetics, etc). Sometimes even within the same…
Cambridge MA Dentist | The Periodontal Disease – Diabetes Connection
In our mouths, we have numerous forms of bacteria. Some are helpful and some are harmful. Bacteria in the mouth can be helpful because it helps to sanitize the mouth and breaks down food particles. However, too much bacteria can lead to the development of gum disease which can be damaging to your oral health.…
