For many people, the type of preventive dental care needed will change over the years or due to life circumstances and age. Fortunately, a family dentist is well-equipped to address your changing dental care needs.
This blog explores
It’s a new year, and you want to shake up your routine. Maybe that means switching from a manual toothbrush to an electric model. Your Wilmington dentist is fine with either as long you continue to brush at least twice daily. Additionally, your new electric toothbrush should hold the American Dental Association’s seal of approval.
This blog explores what’s new and ...
Your dentist can tell a lot about your health or pick up on indicators that may suggest an underlying problem. For example, specific tooth stains are linked to tetracycline antibiotics. Your dentist may note through an exam that you were on this medication at some time or another.
Of course, there are more substantial issues to consider when examining the teeth ...
A healthy smile doesn’t just happen in the dentist’s chair but in the little moments you don't even think about. Brushing twice daily is second nature, but what about the habits that go unnoticed, the ones that quietly protect your smile day after day? These small choices shape the health of your teeth more than you realize.
In their early stages, dental problems are often small and unthreatening. However, ignoring early signs of dental damage can lead to much bigger and costlier issues. Fortunately, keeping a close eye on your teeth and gums could save you a trip to the dentist—and a lot of discomfort.
By learning to recognize warning signs, you can take proactive steps to protect ...
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Chomp on something your tooth didn’t like? Or get hit in the mouth with a hockey puck? If you think you may have a cracked tooth, or if you’re holding a piece of your tooth in your hand, follow these steps!
1. Give us a call to schedule an appointment 978-657-4550. Let us know about your emergency and we ...
When it comes to dental floss, what’s the best kind? Well, if you ask a dentist, they’ll tell you the best dental floss is the floss you’ll actually use. That could be Teflon floss, dental tape, nylon floss, waxed floss, and flosses with or without flavors – there are a lot of choices! There are also a number of ways ...
When they say “age is all in your head,” they’re probably right. But then, your teeth ARE in your head -- so you likely can’t escape having to pay a little more attention to them after the age of 50. Although some oral health concerns are seen as common as ...