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Can Dental Cleanings Prevent Bad Breath?

Say “Goodbye!” to those Altoids and Tic Tacs. The best way that you can prevent bad breath is by practicing proper oral hygiene, and keeping your biannual appointments with Cambridge’s Dental Restorative Group for a dental cleaning! Read More

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Are Dental Cleanings Painful?

As Dr. Chang of Dental Restorative Group has learned over his years of practice, dental anxiety is real. Whether a Belmont dental patient had a bad experience with a dentist as a child, has read a scary story on the Internet, or is just generally more sensitive to touch, he understands that some of his patients are worried that their routine dental cleaning will be painful. Read More

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5 Safe Foods to Eat After Oral Surgery

It probably goes without saying, but Belmont oral surgery patients shouldn’t be snacking on peanut brittle or enjoying saltwater taffy while they’re recovering from their procedures. Whether you come to Dental Restorative Group for dental implants or wisdom teeth extraction, your surgical site will be tender and in the healing phase the first few days after your surgery. Read More

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3 Tips to Maintain Teeth Whitening Results

When Cambridge dental patients choose teeth whitening, they want to make sure their results last as long as possible. While the Philips Zoom system used at the Dental Restorative Group’s offices can provide results that last as long as 12 to 24 months, certain behaviors, diet choices, or just plain old genetics may make your teeth start to stain sooner rather than later. Read More

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3 Steps That Are Involved in a Dental Cleaning

Perhaps it’s been a while since you last had a dental cleaning. You may have avoided it because you have dental anxiety and want to remind yourself what steps the cleaning will include. Well, we’re here to help you be as informed and comfortable as possible. Here are 3 steps that are involved in a professional teeth cleaning. Read More

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Should I Eat Something Before Oral Surgery?

For many of our Belmont patients, an oral surgery they receive in our office – such as a tooth extraction or the placement of dental implants – is the only surgery they’ve ever had in their lives. As such, it’s understandable that they have questions about what to expect before and after their procedure. Read More

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Can I Get a Dental Cleaning During My Lunch Hour?

As professionals themselves, our doctors understand that many who work in the Cambridge area are trying to maintain a happy work/life balance. Professionals like you know you need to come in every 6 months for a dental cleaning. But actually fitting those appointments into your schedule can be more easily said than done. Read More

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Can Dental Cleanings Prevent Cavities?

When it comes to your teeth and your biannual dental cleanings, you never want to hear the “c word”: cavities! Having a cavity means you’ll be coming back to the dentist soon to have it drilled and filled. And as pleasant and comfortable as our doctors at Cambridge’s Dental Restorative Group work to make this experience for you, some patients simply can’t help the fact they have dental anxiety. Read More

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5 Teeth Whitening Mistakes That are Damaging Your Teeth

When Cambridge dental patients desire teeth whitening, they want to give themselves the bright, pearly white glow of a healthy smile. Unfortunately, some people in our area are using DIY whitening solutions over-aggressively, or solutions that are overall not good for the health of their teeth. Read More