As the school year kicks off, many parents are focused on ensuring their children have everything they need to succeed—new notebooks, sharpened pencils, backpack, water bottle — to name just a few on the seemingly endless school supply list. But what about their lunchbox? Or, more specifically, the contents of said lunchbox.
While summer is synonymous with fun, relaxation, and seasonal treats, some of these delights can be less than kind to your teeth. We’ll take you through some popular summertime treats that you should consider skipping for the sake of keeping your teeth their healthiest. Instead, we’ll point you in the right direction (quite literally!) of …
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In our last blog post, we tackled the all-too-common issue of dental anxiety and offered some tips to help our patients overcome it. Similar in spirit, we’re using this month’s blog post to dispel some myths about dental care that can negatively impact your health and wellness. Many of these are old wives’ tales, but …
While we’re always proud of our distinction as Concord’s friendliest dentist, we recognize that dental anxiety is a real thing. If you find yourself dreading or delaying your next dental appointment, even if it’s just a routine cleaning, this blog post is for you!
Spoiler alert: this is a fairly gross blog post. Nevertheless, it’s an important topic, which is why we feel compelled to ensure you know the signs of gum disease so that you can do something about it.
‘Tis the season to be jolly, which often means indulging in too much sugar. That’s why we’re offering some suggestions on stuffing those stockings with gifts that our team actually endorses. In fact, we even consulted our friend The Tooth Fairy to get her take on the best tooth-friendly treats to tuck into your stockings.
It’s unmistakable. That sharp zing when you take a sip of cold water or hot coffee, even if you indulge in something sweet… those of you who know, know. Tooth sensitivity is a tyrant. In order to help you put an end to the pain of tooth sensitivity, we’ve compiled a list of the common …
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In the quest to have shiny, stain-free teeth, some companies hype products that can do more harm than good. That’s why we’re dedicating our latest blog post to those whitening treatments you should skip for the sake of your overall oral health. Sometimes, it’s not just the products but the inappropriate application or use of …
As we embark on the iconic fall foliage season here in New England, we’re excited to celebrate all things autumn; however, for those of you who count the days until Dunkin’ releases its pumpkin spice coffees, please give this a read before you take that first sip…
It’s starting to feel like summer, most kids are out of school, and that means lots of changes to our daily habits! Summer vacation has lots of upsides, but there are also lots of things that can impact your dental health