Columns & Stories
Apple Picking Pumpkin Patches and What Your Teeth Notice in a New England Fall
Apple picking, caramel apples, cider, and pumpkin everything: a New England fall is full of treats your teeth notice. How to enjoy the season and ...
A Boston Brownstone Should Look Restored, Not Rebuilt. The Same Is True of a Smile
A historic brownstone is restored, not rebuilt, and teeth deserve the same respect. Why conservative, minimally invasive dentistry protects what's still yours.
Can a Dental Crown Be Removed Without Damaging the Tooth?
Sometimes a crown has to come off. Whether a dental crown can be removed without damaging the tooth underneath, when it's done, and what to ...
Your Tongue Thinks the New Crown Is Enormous. Is It Actually Too Bulky?
A new crown often feels enormous to the tongue at first. When that's normal adaptation that fades, and when a crown really is too big ...
Your Records Say Tooth 46. Your Boston Dentist Says Tooth 30. Are They the Same Tooth?
Your records say tooth 46; your Boston dentist says tooth 30. They may be the same tooth. How dental numbering systems differ, and why clear ...
Veneer or Crown for a Front Tooth? What Changes the Decision?
For a front tooth, the choice between a veneer and a crown comes down to how much healthy tooth remains, the bite, and the goal. ...
Zirconia or Acrylic? Choosing Materials for Full-Arch Implant Teeth
For full-arch implant teeth, the choice of material matters. How zirconia and acrylic compare on strength, appearance, weight, repair, and cost.
What Causes Black Triangles Between Teeth—and Can They Be Closed?
Those small dark gaps near the gumline, called black triangles, have real causes and real solutions. What creates them, and the options for closing them.
Can a Dental Implant Be Removed? What Happens Next?
Implants are built to last, but sometimes one needs to come out. Why a dental implant might be removed, how it's done, and what your ...