Summer is a time for vacations, cold treats, and outdoor adventures. While these seasonal favorites are enjoyable, they can also introduce unexpected challenges for your teeth and gums. At Dental Restorative Group, with offices in Belmont and Cambridge, MA, we want to help you enjoy summer while keeping your oral health in top shape. How […]
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Summer Is the Ideal Time to Care for Your Smile During the summer, many patients find time in their schedule to focus on their health. Whether it is for a vacation, wedding, or just feeling refreshed, your smile plays an important role in how you look and feel. One of the most common questions we
Summer is the season of weekend getaways, long road trips, and dreamy beach escapes. But if you’ve just had dental surgery, like an implant, extraction, or bone graft, you might be wondering: “Can I still travel?” The answer is yes….with a little planning and a lot of self-care. At Dental Restorative Group in Belmont and
When people think about dental care, they usually focus on brushing, flossing, and dental checkups. While those habits are important, your oral health also depends on the nutrients your body absorbs. One nutrient that often gets overlooked is Vitamin D, also known as the “sunshine vitamin.” What Is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is a fat-soluble
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You’ve probably noticed it in photos or under bright bathroom lights—your teeth don’t look as white as they used to. Maybe you’ve tried whitening strips or special toothpaste, but nothing seems to make a lasting difference. The good news is you don’t need harsh bleaches or in-office treatments to maintain a brighter smile. With a
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Maybe you loved your veneers when they were first placed. Maybe you never felt completely at ease with them. Either way, if you are here now, there is a reason. Something about your smile no longer feels like you. Over time, veneers can start to look or feel out of sync with your personality, your
Maybe you loved your veneers when they were first placed. Maybe you never felt completely at ease with them. Either way, if you are here now, there is a reason. Something about your smile no longer feels like you. Over time, veneers can start to look or feel out of sync with your personality, your
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You may have had dental work done recently—maybe a crown, veneer, or a few fillings—and now something just feels off. You’re chewing differently, your jaw feels tense, or you’ve started waking up with headaches. Maybe your teeth aren’t lining up the way they used to, and it’s hard to explain, but you know something isn’t
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At Dental Restorative Group, Dr. Chang provides oral surgery to address many different types of conditions. While many people confine the term “oral surgery” to tooth extractions, the truth is that this medical specialty goes far beyond that. More Than Tooth Extractions Oral surgery is an important specialty in the world of oral healthcare. Without
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Every year, Dr. Chang meets with hundreds of patients to discuss tooth-replacement options. And he, along with most dental professionals, consider the less-invasive All-on-4 dental implants to be one of the best options available. Not only do these implants provide men and women with a natural-looking smile, but they also fully restore oral function and
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