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 »
Wisdom teeth are the last of your back chewing molars, often referred to as “third molars”. Not everyone develops all four wisdom teeth and they don’t come in, or erupt, until your late teens or early twenties. So when to extract wisdom teeth, or should you at all? While it used to be recommended that all wisdom teeth be extracted,... read more »
If you’re missing one or more teeth you most commonly have three options for tooth replacement: dental implants, fixed bridge work and removable partial dentures (RPDs). To varying degrees, all three options will help you function more normally (chewing and talking), prevent your existing teeth from shifting and improve the look of your smile. Depending on your needs and desires,... read more »
About Invisalign Are you one of those people who turns a little shy and self conscious, thinking if you smile naturally or laugh too hard that people are going to be staring at your snaggletooth or gaps between your teeth? You know you want straighter teeth but you just hate the thought of going through braces. Sound familiar? The good... read more »
For many people, it’s not uncommon for trips to the dentist to fall further down the `to do` list than some of their other needs. Putting it off may seem harmless at the beginning – for lack of time, lack of thought, worry about finances or fear of the dentist. Over time however, a vicious cycle is created: you avoid... read more »
Fix Bad Breath From Tooth Decay Are you suffering from bad breath but don’t exactly know what the cause is? If you’ve tried the usual solutions without effect, it’s probably time for you to visit your dentist. There are many causes of unpleasant mouth odors and your dentist can often help you find the source of your problem. Many times... read more »