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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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...
Turn Back the Clock on Your Smile with Veneers
Porcelain veneers have a lot of advantages, particularly as you get older. For starters, they can be less costly and invasive than other cosmetic procedures. More significantly, they're adaptable, as they can address a wide range of dental aesthetic issues. Veneers...
3 Things You Should Do to Overcome Oral Cancer
Rock guitarist Eddie Van Halen died last fall after a long battle with oral cancer, another in a long line of performers, athletes, politicians, and other well-known personalities with this serious form of cancer. But household names like Van Halen are just the tip of...
Periodontal Disease – Protect your Gums
Regular dental treatment is beneficial to all, regardless of their oral health. Regular dental appointments are even more necessary if you've had periodontal (gum) disease to ensure that your healed gums remain that way. Gum disease is a bacterial infection caused by...
How Long Is the Implant Process?
It Depends on Your Bone Health. If you're thinking about getting dental implants, you may be curious about how long it might take. The answer depends on the health of your supporting bone. Bone is an integral part of implant functionality as bone cells gradually grow...
Flexible RPDs – a Sound, Temporary Way To Replace Missing Teeth
The timing around losing a tooth may not always sync with your financial ability. It's not unusual for people to postpone getting a dental implant—by far the best option for replacing a missing tooth—because of its expense. So, if you have to postpone dental implants...
5 Common Dental Problems a Cosmetic Dentist Can Fix
Here's when you might want to turn to a cosmetic dentist to improve your appearance. It takes fewer muscles to smile than it does to frown, so we might as well smile more, right? Of course, if you find yourself hiding your smile because of certain imperfections then...
3 Reasons Why Dental Implants Are a Sound ‘Smile’ Investment
In looking at options to replace your missing teeth, you might have heard others rave about dental implants. You're almost sold on this innovative restoration method—but you're a little skittish about the upfront cost. Here are 3 reasons why getting dental implants to...
Keep Your Child’s Fluoride Intake at a Safe but Effective Level
Fluoride is an important part of your child's dental development. But if children take in too much of this important mineral, they could experience enamel fluorosis, a condition in which teeth become discolored with dark streaking or mottling. That's why it's...
Recovering From Dental Implant Surgery
Dental implant surgery is a safe and relatively swift procedure. However, the recovery period is crucial if you want your implants to succeed. If you are considering implants, bear in mind that recovery takes commitment and necessitates following instructions...
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