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While gum disease has no cure, we still have treatment options to manage the disease and protect your smile from serious complications, including the loss of one or more of your natural teeth. In today’s blog, your Brighton, MA, dentists will look at treatments for minor and severe cases of periodontal disease, from scaling and root planings to periodontal surgery.
When we take time to care for our smiles from home each day, we help improve oral health until the next checkup and cleaning visit. But how do we brush and floss properly, and how often should we care for our smile? In today’s blog, your Brighton, MA, dentists discuss how to properly clean your smile and maintain optimal oral health.
Have you seen our team for a checkup this year? Each year, we would like to see you twice for a checkup, and during one of these visits, we want to screen your smile for oral cancer. In today’s blog, your Brighton, MA, dentists would like to discuss the importance of undergoing screening, and also the potential warning signs you should be aware of!
Just because you need orthodontic care, doesn’t mean you have to rely solely on metal braces. Instead, your Brighton, MA, dentists may suggest a solution that is clear and barely noticeable. With Invisalign®, you don’t need metal wires or brackets, instead we have custom-made and clear aligners that fit comfortably!
Did you know that dental implants boast a 98% success rate, and for some, could last decades or even a lifetime? In comparison, most bridges and removable dentures barely make it ten years. What makes dental implants last for so long, and how do your Brighton, MA, dentists place and restore them to address missing teeth?
With the holidays just around the corner and family gatherings in sight, many individuals will be indulging in delicious seasonal treats. While you may be practicing excellent preventive care at home, keep in mind that a number of factors contribute to your smile’s health, including diet, beverage consumption, and more. The truth of the matter is that our grins actually endure a significant amount of wear and tear over the years that can cause a variety of concerns such as cavities, tooth decay, and even infections and loss. In fact, if you are experiencing sensitivity around your teeth or inflammation or bleeding from your gums, your Brighton, MA dentist at Brighton Family Dental Group, LLP may recommend the need for periodontal cleaning.
When you have a cracked or chipped tooth, you need repair. When you have an advanced cavity or infection, you require a restoration. To accomplish all of this, your Brighton, MA, dentists may recommend a dental crown. In today’s blog, we explain how our lifelike dental crown restores strength to your smile again.
If you have pain in one of your teeth, and it doesn’t subside after a few hours, then you may need treatment. To bring relief and halt the decay, your Brighton, MA, dentists may suggest a filling created from lifelike and metal-free composite resin. We’re also looking at what you can do to prevent future cavities.
When a tooth becomes infected, you could experience persistent sensitivity, or possibly a toothache. Over time, symptoms can grow more severe and the risk of a missing tooth increases too. To treat this and protect your smile, you need a root canal. In today’s blog, your Brighton, MA, dentists explain why a root canal isn’t a procedure to fear, and how we ensure you remain comfortable throughout the process.
Do you want to improve the beauty of your smile, but assume doing so would involve multiple visits and procedures? What if we could transform your smile’s beauty with one or more lifelike veneers, making over your smile in two visits? In today’s blog, your Brighton, MA, dentists will look at how we create and place custom-made porcelain veneers.
