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.
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Is there a connection between oral health and school performance?
As a parent, you want the best for your children, and that includes doing their best in school. You can support them by taking an interest in their activities, being enthusiastic about attendance, and helping them with homework. There may also be one more way you can...
Practical Tips for Keeping Your Teeth Clean While Wearing Braces
Wearing braces can pose challenges for your daily life and habits. One, in particular, is trying to keep your teeth and gums clean. Braces or not, your oral hygiene needs to be thorough. Every day, your teeth accumulate a thin film of bacteria and food particles...
Don’t Ignore Chronic Mouth Breathing – It Could Disrupt Jaw Development
Although the air we breathe has one destination—the lungs—it can arrive there via two possible routes: through the nose or the mouth. In terms of survival, it matters little through which path air travels—just so it travels one of them! In terms of health, though,...
Plaque Removal is the Top Priority for Preventing Gum Disease
Tooth loss is often the unfortunate conclusion to a case of untreated periodontal (gum) disease—incentive enough to try either to prevent it or aggressively treat an infection should it occur. In either case, the objective is the same: to remove all plaque from dental...
Take It From Taylor Swift – Losing Your Orthodontic Retainer is No Fun
For nearly two decades, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has dominated the pop and country charts. In December she launched her ninth studio album, called evermore, and in January she delighted fans by releasing two bonus tracks. And although her immense fame earns her...
Keep a Watchful Eye on Your Child’s Teeth Grinding Habit
More than one parent has awakened in the middle of the night to an unnerving sound emanating from their child's bedroom. Although it might seem like something from the latest horror flick is romping around in there, all that racket has a down-to-earth cause: teeth...
A Better Version of a Denture or Bridge With Dental Implants
A wise sage once said the largest room in the world is the "room for improvement." Indeed, many modern advances would never have happened if someone hadn't first asked, "How can I make this better?" Dentures and bridges are a case in point. Both of these tooth...
Keep the Implants Supporting Your Bridge Clean of Dental Plaque
Dental implants have revolutionized restorative dentistry. Not only are they the top choice for individual tooth replacement, but implants also improve upon traditional dental work. Dental bridges are a case in point. A few well-placed implants can support a fixed...
What You Need To Know To Choose the Right Dental Crown
In the realm of dental restorations, not all crowns are alike. And, one type isn't necessarily superior to the others. One type of crown may work better for a particular tooth, while a different crown is better suited to another. Therefore, knowing your options can...
4 Tips For Improving Your Oral Hygiene Technique
Although we've advanced leaps and bounds over the years treating dental diseases, our strategy for preventing them hasn't changed much. That's because these prevention basics are quite effective—and as the old saying goes, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." The core...
3 Reasons For Preserving a Decayed Baby Tooth
Tooth decay can be a big problem for children's primary (baby) teeth. It doesn't take long for a tooth to become infected and the infection spreads to their neighbors. But since it will eventually give way to a permanent tooth, why not just pull a diseased primary...
We’re Improving Our Effectiveness in Treating Tooth Decay
For several decades, dentists have been saving teeth from tooth decay following a few basic guidelines: 1) Identify decay as soon as possible; 2) Thoroughly remove decayed tooth structure, and 3) Fill any cavities. With millions of diseased teeth rescued, observing...
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