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 […]
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Just mention the term and most Belmont teens and young adults will cringe: “wisdom teeth.” Whether you’ve had them removed or yours haven’t come in yet, it seems that everyone knows that getting your wisdom teeth is painful and that they often require wisdom teeth extractions. But did you know that, depending on your mouth
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Many of our Cambridge dental patients who seek our doctors out for teeth whitening have heard that, for some patients, the procedure can result in increased teeth sensitivity. This side effect may make it sensitive for some patients to eat or drink cold, hot and/or sweet food or beverages. Just how long will this sensitivity last? The
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Many Belmont area residents seek out our doctors at Dental Restorative Group for dental implants, for functional and/or aesthetic reasons. Many of these dental patients have done online research before scheduling a consultation with our doctors, and are aware that their missing tooth or teeth are no longer stimulating their jawbone to continue the growth of
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Some residents who desire teeth whitening actually have white spots on their teeth. This condition is fairly common and caused by a variety of reasons. While teeth whitening can help eliminate the yellowing or darkening of teeth, it can also make existing white spots on your teeth more prominent. For this reason, any patient interested in the
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You’ve been doing it every year since you were a toddler – going to the dentist every six months. Or perhaps you’ve relaxed a bit on your biannual teeth cleanings, even though you know the recommended number of dental visits for a healthy individual is twice a year, spread out six months apart. Are you
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As we welcome the New Year, we are reminded of the warmth and kindness that our community brings. Recently, one of our thoughtful patients surprised us with a delightful gift of handmade cookies to celebrate the New Year. The beautiful assortment of treats not only brought joy to our staff but also served as a
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It is essential that you practice proper oral hygiene before, during, and after you get your dental implants, to ensure optimal healing and healthy results. Plaque can build up around dental implants, causing bleeding gums, gingivitis, and other conditions that can make the healing process take longer, affecting the results of your procedure. At Dental
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At Dental Restorative Group in Massachusetts, we want our patients in Cambridge and Belmont to be as informed as possible, so we’ve compiled a list of 10 popular foods known to stain teeth. We recommend you avoid them or brush them diligently after consuming these foods. Coffee Many Cambridge patients love their coffee, but coffee has long
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If you’ve tried all kinds of tooth-whitening treatments to no avail, or if your teeth have chips, dents, deep stains, yellowing, graying, or surface imperfections that detract from the appearance of your smile, porcelain veneers may be an ideal solution for you, giving you a perfect-looking smile without undergoing a costly or complicated treatment. Porcelain
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