Our Dental Blog
Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a dentist in the Norwich, CT area, we’re excited you are here. With the dental industry advancing, we recognize the importance of keeping our patients and visitors up to date with all of the new and exciting technologies taking place in our practice.
As always, feel free to call our office with any dental questions or concerns.
Infant Teething Remedies
What Might Help—And What to Avoid Some lucky babies wake one morning displaying a brand new tooth to the complete surprise of their unsuspecting parents! But your happy baby is irritable and drooling. Or your hearty eater doesn’t feel like finishing her food. Perhaps...
Symptoms That Could Mean You Need a Root Canal
Every tooth packs a lot of layers in a very small area. The outer, visible part of our tooth, the crown, is covered in protective enamel, and the lower root area is protected by a similar substance called cementum. Inside these very hard layers is dentin, a hard but...
Happy Holidays! Healthy Holidays!
It’s the holiday season! With so much to do and so much going on, you want to be at your best. We have some ideas to help brighten your season with a few easy tips for a healthy smile. Keep Your Smile Merry and Bright A lot is going on during the holidays. Visiting...
The Pros and Cons of Veneers
You might have a small chip in a tooth from an unfortunate encounter with peanut brittle, or even several chips from a touch football game that got a little out of hand. Perhaps you have a gap in your teeth that you’ve always wanted to address. Or it could be that you...
Don’t Procrastinate About Dental Work!
When you have dental issues or just need routine care, you may try to put off making an appointment at Norwich Aesthetic Dentistry. Common reasons for procrastination are not having the time or fear of pain. Avoiding the doctor is not a good idea, though. Putting off...
Is Coffee Damaging Your Smile?
Coffee is a popular beverage enjoyed globally, often consumed multiple times daily for its various flavors and social aspects. However, it’s important to be aware of its impact on dental health. Coffee’s tannic acid contributes to its dark color and can lead to enamel staining. The heat of the coffee can cause teeth to contract and expand, allowing stains to penetrate enamel. Suggestions to mitigate this include switching to decaf, drinking water alongside coffee, using a straw to reduce contact with teeth, chewing gum afterward, and considering limits on coffee intake. Dental whitening options are also available for further discussion.
Preventing Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease is one of the most prevalent health issues in America, with the Centers for Disease Control reporting it affects approximately 65 million people, or roughly 47 percent of the population. People with periodontal disease have bacteria beneath the...
Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Happy Oral Cancer Awareness Month! We know oral cancer can be kind of a scary topic, but it’s worth using this opportunity to learn about the disease and spread knowledge so everyone becomes more aware. The more we know, the better we can work to prevent it! Oral...
How to Properly Brush Your Teeth
Brushing your teeth properly removes the food particles and bacteria that can lead to tooth decay and gum disease. However, you do not want to scrub your teeth or gums heavily. A heavy hand can lead to tooth and gum erosion, as the doctor and our staff see it all too...
Why Adults Are Choosing Invisalign®
These days, it’s become more common to see adults at our office getting their teeth straightened with Invisalign clear aligners . . . that is, if you can see them! Whether they are seeking to overcome the stigma that “braces are just for kids,” or want straighter...
Understanding Cavities
Getting a cavity seems like delayed punishment for eating that special dessert every weekend or for the few days you forgot to floss. When you are doing everything right with minimal exceptions and a cavity is diagnosed, it is discouraging. Knowing how cavities form...
Should I Fix my Chipped Tooth?
It was a small fall! A minuscule piece of popcorn! A minor foul on the basketball court! But now there’s a chip in your otherwise perfect smile. Is a chipped tooth worth calling the doctor? Any time your tooth is injured is time to call our office. Even a small chip...
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