Northborough Dental Associates Blog

After your dental implant surgery, it is important that you follow post-op instructions from your care team. Those instructions will require you to do certain things while you avoid doing other things. What are some habits that might compromise your body’s healing process? This blog post lists several things that should be strictly off-limits during your recovery period.

If you are in the process of comparing your tooth replacement options, you have likely come across a lot of information about dental implants. Not only are they strong, sturdy, and long-lasting, but they also boast an impressive success rate of more than 95%! What makes them such a predictable and reliable way to rebuild a smile? This blog post explains.

Thanks to the marvels of modern medicine, many people are able to stay healthy and active well into their 80s or 90s. Even if you are officially considered a senior citizen, you could still have decades of life ahead of you! How can you make the most out of your golden years? One thing you should do is take care of your smile. Healthy, attractive teeth and gums can do much to make you look amazing and feel your best. Still, you might wonder if you are too old for cosmetic dentistry.

The answer is a firm no! Dental services, including cosmetic treatments, have no upper age limit. What are some procedures that might help you achieve your dream smile? This blog post explains.

What are you planning this summer? Whether you want to go hiking, lounge on the beach, or attend local events, you should be able to do so with a confident, photo-ready smile. But what if you dislike some aspects of your teeth’s appearance? Cosmetic dental treatments may be able to help. This blog post discusses three services that might give you the confidence boost you need to enjoy the sunny season to the fullest extent possible.

Would you like to enhance your smile? It would be worthwhile to request a consultation with your local cosmetic dentist. After a thorough evaluation, they can recommend treatments to help you reach your goals, whether you want to brighten your teeth or correct other aesthetic imperfections. How can you get the most out of your consultation appointment? Be sure to ask the following five questions:

Dentures should fit comfortably but snugly on your gum tissue. Once you get used to using them, they should feel like a natural extension of your body. But what if your prosthetic does not fit well? You could end up suffering a number of annoying and even painful complications. What are some specific problems that can be caused by ill-fitting dentures? This blog post lists a few.

Dentures offer a cost-effective and aesthetically pleasing way to replace missing teeth. However, they do not provide the same bite strength as natural dentition. In order to protect both your oral health and your prosthetic, you might need to make some dietary modifications. What foods should you avoid with dentures? This blog lists a few.

Oral hygiene tasks should be a permanent part of everyone’s routine, including individuals who wear dentures. As a denture wearer, though, you might have questions about exactly how you should keep your prosthetic and your mouth clean. Is it okay to brush your dentures without removing them? This blog post shares some important information on that very topic.

Valentine’s Day is a time to give your spouse, significant other, boyfriend, or girlfriend something special. Whether it is flowers, a picture frame, a trip, or even tickets to a sporting event, you want to make sure it is something they’ll truly enjoy. One common gift that is shared by millions around the world is candy. But what if the person you’re buying for wears braces? Before spending money on their favorite sweet treats, find out which ones to buy as well as avoid by reading this article.

Will you soon complete your orthodontic treatment? You have much to be excited about! Still, as you approach the finish line with braces, you might wonder what you can expect when they are being removed. And what will you have to do to maintain your results afterward? This blog post can serve as your guide to the road ahead.