What is a dental filling? A dental filling is a dental restoration that can repair a tooth that has decay. The filling will restore the tooth’s proper shape and function. Our dentists will remove the decayed area of the tooth and then fill the area with the dental filling material.   How do I know if I need a dental... read more »

What is oral cancer? Cancer is the uncontrollable growth of abnormal cells that invade the surrounding tissue and cause damage.  Oral cancer can occur in the tongue, lips, floor of the mouth, cheeks, sinuses, hard and soft palate, and throat.  Like other cancers, oral cancer can be life-threatening if not detected and treated early.  And this leads to a sobering... read more »

The acid sugar bath that leads to tooth erosion In our quest to eat right and become healthier there may be a hidden danger in our grocery cart - juice.  It’s not just the amount of sugar, but the acidity of most juice drinks and their severely damaging effect on your teeth that may take you by surprise.  Taken together, combining the juice... read more »

Preventive care is truly the most important dental service you can give yourself. You benefit from having your teeth examined for signs of new cavities or problems with existing fillings or crowns, removing any build-up of tartar or plaque and checking the health of your gums. Since many oral problems start without notice or pain, you'll be helping yourself to... read more »

“Do you offer free dental exams? What about free dental x-rays? I’ve seen ads on TV.” We had a caller ask us these questions last week. Although it’s nice to get things for free, it makes us think about what you’re getting in a new patient exam in our office. Our dentists view that first appointment as a very important... read more »

Do I Really Need Regular Dental Exams? Life is busy these days! Sometimes it may feel like there’s just not enough time for everything. Putting off your next dental exam may sound tempting. If you're thinking about Nashua NH dental care you may ask, “How often do I need to see a dentist anyway?” You may find a variety of... read more »

If you or one of your family members is a denture-wearer (upper and lower), it’s still important to have an oral health exam every year at minimum; an exam every six months is even more effective. Many denture patients “disappear” after receiving their dentures thinking they’ll never need a dentist again. But maintaining gum and tissue health is still important... read more »

Sometimes we’re asked what it means when we say we provide comprehensive dental care for our patients. It’s a great question and one that involves more than just the dictionary. Nothing in the human body exists or functions in isolation. In comprehensive care, we look at the mouth as more than teeth and gums – we include the soft tissues... read more »

Do You Have a High Cavity Risk? How frustrating! You brush twice a day and floss before bedtime; you watch what you eat and stay away from candy and sugary drinks. Still, you find yourself dreading going to the dentist because every time it seems like you have another cavity. Maybe you’re thinking: I just have soft teeth and there’s... read more »

We recently had a patient send us a survey comment questioning why his/her regular tooth cleaning appointment took longer than 30 minutes. "Everyone else I know gets it done in half an hour. I am always there OVER an hour." So - just what do we do in all that time and why do we do it? What is it... read more »