How to Handle a Dental Emergency

Whether it was a car accident, a fall, or some other traumatic mishap that led to you harming your teeth, here is a guide on what to do if you chip, crack, break, dislodge, or lose a tooth. Oftentimes, traumatic accidents can damage your teeth. When that occurs, a dentist can help fix the problem, […]

Flawless Dental Acquires Planmeca Promax Pan Ceph 3D Imaging Machine

To provide better in-house diagnostic care and thereby saving patients from the hassle of shuttling to different offices, acquiring a state-of-the-art digital imaging machine was a natural progression for us as a multi-specialty family-friendly dental clinic located in the heart of Newton. The 3D images are useful in a number of settings that help us […]

What Secrets Does This Cup Hold?

For decades, most public water supplies in the U.S. have been fortified with fluoride. Fluoridation has been repeatedly proven safe and effective for preventing tooth decay. It doesn’t affect the smell, taste, or look of water–all while keeping your teeth strong!

Frightening Whitening

A 2015 BBC article unveils the dangers of teeth whitening when a dental professional does not perform it. Unless you have purchased an over-the-counter whitening system, or one from a licensed dentist, it is not recommended to receive teeth whitening from anyone that is not a dentist. According to the article, multiple beauty salons in […]

How to Brush Your Teeth Properly

We’ve been told since we were children that we need to brush our teeth to be healthy by our parents, our doctors, and of course, our dentists. But what you may not know is that how you brush matters just as much as whether you do. Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions […]

What is the Deal With Gum Contouring?

There are a variety of reasons why a patient may be unhappy with their smile. Your dentist can help! One of the more common complaints a patient may have about the look of their teeth is the height of their gums. If you have high gums, you may find that your teeth look somewhat small […]

The Improvement of Dental Options for Diabetics

Diabetes is a serious medical condition that affects all aspects of health—and oral health is no exception. For example, dental implants have helped many patients who seek an alternative to uncomfortable, ill-fitting dentures, but diabetics may not always receive the full benefits of the switch. This is largely due to the fact that diabetics have […]

4 Mistakes You’re Making With Your Teeth

Are You Making These Mistakes With Your Teeth? Brushing your teeth should be a seemingly simple part of your daily routine. But, if while you are brushing you are doing any of these things then you could be causing more harm to your teeth than help. Multitasking while brushing Are you one of those people […]

Don’t underestimate Smokeless Tobacco

It’s common knowledge that smoking affects your oral health, but let’s not forget about smoking’s destructive counterpart…smokeless chewing tobacco. For those of you unfamiliar with smokeless tobacco, snuff is a fine grain tobacco that a user places in their mouth between their lips and gums. As saliva generates the user, instead of swallowing, spits out […]

4 common oral health problems and how to avoid them!

Your smile is your best chance at making a great first impression. It’s the first thing people see, and it can be the key to opening a conversation, making a new friend, or even brightening someone’s day. So, if oral health issues are keeping your smile hidden, it’s time to do something about it! Here […]