Senior Dental Care Are there special dental concerns as people age? Yes. The aging process takes its toll on all parts of our bodies. Receding gums can increase your teeth’s sensitivity to cold and heat, and expose your teeth’s roots to the danger of tooth decay. Did you know that some seniors are more likely […]
Serving Waltham, Belmont, Watertown, Newton & Cambridge, MA Drinks That Can Damage Your Teeth In the previous two posts we discussed habits that can damage teeth. Today we are going to look at some drinks that you may or may not suspect are bad for teeth. Why is soda so bad for teeth? Like candy, […]
In our last post we discussed habits that can impact your dental health. This week we will look at a few more things you may or may not expect can put your smile at risk. Sports Should I wear a mouth guard to prevent dental injury while playing sports with my friends? All types of […]
Are there bad habits I should avoid to prevent teeth damage? Chewing on Things Many people have a habit of chewing on things, especially when they are focused on a task or stressed. Common victims of nervous chewing habits are pens and pencils. Will chewing on pencils damage my teeth? Chewing on pencils, pens or […]
During the month of November, Watertown Dentistry is offering free consultations for root canals. Serving the residents and workers in Brighton, Cambridge, Waltham, Watertown, & Belmont, MA Root canal therapy, or endodontics, is used to treat an infection inside a tooth. A root canal is the removal of the infected nerve and pulp of the […]