Keep up with the latest news or brush up on good dental care with these articles brought to you by Longmeadow Family Dental Care.
Since this has been in the news a lot lately, many people have become more and more aware of the dangers associated with vaping, the popular alternative to smoking tobacco. We’ve heard that vaping has been associated with increased risk of heart attack, stroke and heart disease. But what effect does vaping have on your […]
Continue ReadingIn the past, dentists would have to use metals as the material for dental fillings. While this was fine to an extent, it could possibly create an unnatural appearance in the tooth. This may not be ideal if the filling needs to be placed toward the front of your mouth. What is a composite dental […]
Continue ReadingGreen Tea as a Natural Fluoride Treatment. There are a lot of natural health remedies on the market today. And there is one that can help as a natural fluoride treatment. If you like green tea, this is good news. Drinking unsweetened, or at least sugar-free, green tea daily can help to eliminate harmful bacteria […]
Continue ReadingNo matter the age of your children, a healthy smile leads to a happier and more confident outlook. That’s why, to get the most out of the upcoming school year, you may want to make sure your kids are following the best practices for dental care… and keep that confident smile all year long! Of […]
Continue ReadingA confident smile translates into a confident person. And that confidence gives you the freedom to live the type of life you want. That’s why dentures can be such an important part of one’s life if you are dealing with discomfort and challenges caused by missing teeth. Using dentures can help you regain the functionality […]
Continue ReadingDental implants are the perfect solution for replacement of a missing tooth or multiple missing teeth. But they can also be used to secure partial or complete dentures as well as act as support for dental bridges. Dental implants can make you feel more positive and look like you never even had a missing tooth! […]
Continue ReadingThis time of year, kids… and kids at heart… are more active than ever. Whether you enjoy swimming, biking, hiking, or sports activities… and it is inevitable that someone may sustain an injury. When that injury involves a chipped tooth, it’s important that you know what to do to keep you in the game and […]
Continue ReadingBonding is the use of a composite resin, usually a plastic, to fix a decayed or fractured tooth. Typically, it is a tooth-colored material that can be used to repair chipped and discolored teeth and help them to appear more normal or attractive. It can also be used to close gaps between teeth or to […]
Continue ReadingAir abrasion is a way to remove decay from a tooth without using a dental drill. It works like a sandblaster removing graffiti from walls. The air abrasion hand piece blows a powerful air stream of tiny aluminum oxide particles, or a baking soda mixture, out of its tip onto the tooth. The tiny particles […]
Continue ReadingWe’ve all heard it said that our dog’ mouths are cleaner than our own. But is this just to make us feel better when Fido licks baby Kayla on the mouth? In fact, should we be worried when a dog gives us a big, wet pooch kiss? Well the reality is this: the bacteria in […]
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