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.
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...
The Most Common Causes of Gum Disease
Unless you're aware of the signs and symptoms of gum disease and how it's caused, it's possible that you may have unknowingly developed it. Often painless, gum disease -- or periodontal disease -- becomes progressively more serious when left untreated. As you learn...
How do I know if I need dentures?
The choice to get dentures is a permanent decision so there are several important factors you should take into consideration. Many people have teeth that are not able to be repaired due to a variety of reasons, but those who have the option and the money to repair...
Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
At Norwich Aesthetic Dentistry, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One of the most common ways we recommend to boost your oral health is by improving your...
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...
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