We heard this story from one of our patients: "As a young child I was racing my brother down a hill. I won the race but fell and knocked off part of my front tooth. When I went to the dentist, he put in a silver crown. That was the day I started to hide behind my hand. Eventually I... read more »

Did you know... …tooth decay (dental caries) continues to be the most common chronic disease in both adults and children in the United States, according to the latest study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH)? Ninety-two percent of adults age 20-64 have had tooth decay. Children age 2-11 have a 42% incidence and 59% of teens age 12-19 have... 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 »

Amherst Teeth in A Day Today it’s possible to replace all of your missing teeth with a full set of permanent teeth that you never need to remove. It’s a fixed bridge solution that stays in place 24 hours a day that functions more securely than dentures and looks like natural teeth. With a new process of placing dental implants,... read more »

Everyday stress can really cause us to suffer, even in New Hampshire! You’ve probably already heard that high blood pressure and increased cortisol levels are linked to stress, but even your teeth can be negatively affected. Picture the jaw muscle twitch of someone in a stressful situation. Tooth grinding and clenching are common reactions to stress but can also be... 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 »

About Dental Implants Dental implants are the state-of-the-art way to replace missing teeth. The entire implant process, from surgery, healing time and placement of the final restoration usually happens in stages over several months. If you’re considering implants, here’s some information about what to expect with dental implant surgery. Generally, a single implant placement will take about 90 minutes but... read more »

Avoiding and Treating Dry Socket Dry socket is a common complication after a tooth extraction, particularly molar tooth extractions. When a tooth is removed, the socket is the space remaining. After extraction a blood clot forms over the socket and is essential for proper healing. If the blood clot fails to form properly or gets dislodged prematurely, a condition known... read more »

If you are anxious or fearful about going to the dentist, now there’s a reason for hope. Imagine that you’re having a stress-free, relaxed experience the next time you visit the dentist! It can all come true with dental oral sedation. What is Dental Oral Sedation? Oral sedation is a technique that uses medication you take by mouth to give... read more »