A lot of people think that dentists and orthodontists are the same things. As it happens, they’re similar in some ways, but there are a few significant differences as well. If you’ve often confused the two, then hopefully this blog post helps clear things up. What is a dentist? Simply put; a dentist will care read more…
Category: Dental Care
When to Consider a Fluoride Treatment
Tooth decay is a part of life. It’s caused by acid-producing bacteria that form around the teeth and gums, thus leading to what dentists call ‘plaque.’ Good oral hygiene and regular visits to the dentists can prevent this phenomenon, but there are further steps that you can take to ensure that this doesn’t happen to read more…
Dental Anxiety? Boston Dental Offers Sedation Dentistry
At Boston Dental, we understand the fear and anxiety our patients might face about dental treatment. In order to help our patients relax, we have created an environment that is relaxing and that makes our patients feel comfortable. For those patients that need additional care to feel relaxed when undergoing any dental services, our team read more…
What is Causing My Tooth Discoloration?
No matter how hard we try to keep our teeth glistening and white, tooth discoloration is quite common and can result for different reasons. Understanding the causes and making a few changes can make a big difference. Poor Dental Hygiene Brushing your teeth and flossing on a daily basis is one of the best ways read more…
Tooth Pain & What it Could Mean
There are few things that are worse than tooth pain and not dealing with it can cause lack of sleep and difficulty eating. As an overall distraction throughout your day, understanding where the tooth pain is and when you are experiencing it will allow your dentist to figure out why the pain is there. If read more…
The Importance of Dental Health Upkeep
Any and every dentist will tell you that dental care is important, though they may not explain exactly why. Oral health is connected to your overall health and making sure you take care of your mouth and teeth is very important. Brushing Twice a Day It may seem like a nuisance to brush your teeth read more…
How To Avoid Bad Breath Through Dental Health
Sometimes bad breath is brought on by eating too much garlic, but sometimes it’s persistent and doesn’t go away just through brushing. Bad breath, or halitosis, can be caused by poor dental hygiene, which is why it’s essential to floss, brush, and avoid tobacco use to maintain fresh breath. How It Starts Bad breath starts read more…
Strategies to Help Control Your Child’s Dental Anxiety
Having fear and stress around going to the dentist isn’t an uncommon issue with children. This is often outgrown, but while it’s occurring it can be a frustrating experience. The good news is there are a number of things you can do to help ease your child’s anxiety around going to the dentist. Here are read more…
What to Do in a Dental Emergency
Learning how to cope with an emergency situation while its occurring is the best way to prepare. The same is true for dental emergencies. There are many things you can do to prepare for it, such as making sure you have good insurance or that the money is set aside to be able to financially read more…
Role of Saliva in a Healthy Mouth
Saliva isn’t something people tend to think about. It’s like breathing and your heartbeat. It just happens naturally. But saliva plays an important role in the health of the mouth. Here’s what you need to know about saliva as it applies to a healthy mouth. What is saliva? Saliva is a clear fluid, mostly water, read more…
