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6 Healthy Habits for Optimal Oral and Overall Health

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Tooth decay is among the leading causes of tooth loss for Americans, and it can open the door to developing serious overall health problems.

Just as healthy habits can help to ensure your overall healthy, healthy dental habits can safeguard against tooth decay and avert other dental problems, as well.

To minimize your chances of developing tooth decay, stick to these 6 healthy dental habits.

A Few Facts About Fluoride

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Dental fluoride is a routine part of most dental cleanings and exams at many dental offices. For some time, however, the use of fluoride has been a debate among dental and health professionals.

The question remains: Is fluoride good for you and your teeth, or not?

Well, the answer is yes. Fluoride contains a protective component for your teeth, but it can be harmful in certain circumstances, as well.

Straighten Your Teeth without a Mouth Full of Metal

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Do you look in the mirror and see teeth that are crooked, crowded, gapped? Do you think that wearing braces at this point in your life is out of the question?

If so, think again. At this point in your life and career, wearing metal orthodontic braces simply isn’t practical, but it is possible to straighten your teeth and get a beautiful, visually appealing smile.

The dentists at Brighton Family Dental Group understand your image concerns and are here to help. That’s why we offer Invisalign in our Brighton, Massachusetts, dental office.

Predict the Future with Your Child’s Smile

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A smile can say a lot about someone. Successful, happy people who exude a lot of confidence tend to smile a lot. Also, a smile is the first thing a person notices about you.

Here at Brighton Family Dental, we want to give your kids a reason to smile. We want to help keep your kids’ grin healthy and bright, and we know you want the same, but what if we told you there is another reason to get your kids to show off those pearly whites?

National Children’s Dental Health Month

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This month is a very special month according to the American Dental Association. Each February, the ADA sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month.

This month is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of oral health, and the Brighton Family Dental Group team could not support the cause more!

Upgrade Your Old Fashioned Fillings

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I’m Dr. Villani, one of the dentists at Brighton Family Dental Group, and I am proud to offer quality dental care to my patients. To do this, my team and I incorporate the latest and most advanced technological developments in the way we treat our patients.

I often see adult patients who have fillings they got when they were kids. I’m sure you know what I’m talking about: those metal, black/silvery looking fillings. Well, it seems like these fillings may not be as safe as dentists once thought. These traditional fillings are made from amalgam, which is a combination of silver, copper, and mercury, have been thought to be toxic.

Keep it Simple

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I’m Dr. Thomas Villani of Brighton Family Dental, and I have a simple solution for you.

Here, at Brighton Family Dental, my team and I are dedicated to providing our patients with quality dental care. We offer a variety of cosmetic, restorative, and health-related procedures to our patients. The best part, however, is that we treat patients of all ages. That’s right, we can treat your entire family, from your 5 year old to your grandmother. After all, we are a family dental group.