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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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...
Could Your Metal Allergy Keep You From Obtaining Dental Implants?
Dental implants are today’s closest restorative facsimile to natural teeth. And they’re versatile: not only can they replace single teeth but they can also support bridges or dentures. But since one of their crucial components is made of metal, are you out of luck...
Here’s What You Can Expect With Dental Implant Surgery
Getting dental implants is going to require surgery. But don't let that concern you—it's a relatively minor procedure. Currently the “gold standard” for tooth replacement, an implant consists of a titanium post surgically embedded in the jawbone. We can affix a...
Stay Ahead of Decay-Spreading Root Cavities
Finding out you have a cavity isn't the best of news. But finding out it's a root cavity is even worse: if not treated, the decay can spread more rapidly than a cavity occurring in the tooth's crown surfaces. Our teeth are basically composed of two parts: the crown,...
Dental Implants Could Help Preserve Bone After Tooth Loss
Without Dental Implants, losing teeth can make it more difficult to eat, not to mention the effect it can have on your smile. But that could be just the beginning of your problems. Missing teeth can contribute to extensive bone loss within your jaws and face. Here's...
How Not to Let a Dental Injury Ruin Your Summer Vacation
After a year of lockdowns and other COVID-19 restrictions, people are itching this summer to get back out into the great outdoors. The good news is that quite a number of national and state parks are open. But there may still be some restrictions, and you might need...
Reduce Your Oral Cancer Risk with Better Diet and Lifestyle Choices
You probably know practicing healthy dietary and lifestyle habits can help prevent tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. But good habits could also lower your risk for a more dangerous type of disease — oral cancer. There are several risk factors for oral cancer,...
Overcoming Bone Loss Preventing You From Getting an Implant
Introduced to the United States in the 1980s, dental implants have quickly become the go-to restoration for tooth replacement. And for good reason: they're not only incredibly life-like, but they're also highly durable with a 95% success rate. But as desirable as they...
4 Reasons Dental Implants Are a Wise Choice for Tooth Replacement
You've lost some teeth, and now you have to decide how to replace them. A fixed bridge or a partial denture are certainly good options. But the best choice today that dentistry has to offer is dental implants. Implants have exploded in popularity among both dentists...
Plan Your ‘Smile Makeover’ to Get the Most Satisfying Results
If you think your smile is beyond hope, you might be in for a happy surprise: Today's dental cosmetics can improve even the most forlorn dental situation. It could be a one-visit tooth whitening—or a total “smile makeover.” If it's the latter, your transformation...
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