The Fascinating History of Fluoride

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THE ONE INGREDIENT a tube of toothpaste must contain to earn the American Dental Association’s Seal of Acceptance is fluoride. (And, conversely, it must NOT contain sugar.) Fluoride is also added in trace amounts to drinking water to help keep our teeth healthy and strong. We’ve been relying on fluoride like this for decades, and the history of it is …

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How Do Veneers Work?

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Dental veneers are one of the most versatile cosmetic treatments available, offering a way to address a wide range of aesthetic concerns in just two or three appointments. They are thin shells bonded to the front surface of your teeth that can change the color, shape, size, and overall appearance of your smile in a lasting, natural-looking way. For patients …

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Is Your Child Grinding Teeth at Night?

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Many parents have heard their child grinding teeth during sleep — a habit known as bruxism. While the sound can be alarming, understanding what causes teeth grinding in children and what steps to take can give parents peace of mind and help protect their child’s smile. Why Does Teeth Grinding Happen in Children? Bruxism is surprisingly common among children. Estimates …

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How Does Diabetes Affect Your Teeth?

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DIABETES IS ONE OF THE MOST prevalent chronic diseases today. In fact, 29.1 million people in the U.S. have diabetes and millions more living with the condition don’t even know they have it. You may know that diabetes can result in other health complications such as vision loss, heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. But many are surprised to learn …

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Foods & DrinksThat Support Healthy Teeth and Gums

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Did you know that good oral hygiene extends beyond your daily brushing and routine dentist appointments? What you eat can have a major impact on your teeth and gums for the better or the worse. A thoughtful preventive dentistry routine includes both what happens in the dental chair and what ends up on your plate. While much of the emphasis …

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Oral Health: Men Vs. Women

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It’s no surprise that men and women have distinct health needs — but you may not realize that this extends to oral health as well. While the structure of teeth and gums is the same regardless of gender, there are meaningful differences in how oral health risks and habits tend to play out between men and women. Oral Hygiene Habits …

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Teaching Kids Good Dental Health Habits

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Fitting good dental health habits into your daily routine will keep your smile healthy throughout your lifetime. Although your dental routine may seem like second nature,  you were not born with these good habits. You were taught.  As a parent, it is your job to inspire your children to formulate their own oral health routine. There are several ways you …

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Get the Care You Want & Need! We Accept Most Dental Insurance Plans

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As a dentist in Newton Centre, at Newton Smile Centre, we don’t want anyone to put off their dental care because they don’t think they can afford it. Whether you have dental insurance coverage or not, we want you to be able to book your next appointment with confidence. In the dental industry, we know that people with dental insurance …

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Preserve Your Beautiful Smile with Root Canal Therapy

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Before you read any further, let’s get something out of the way. Root canal therapy – an amazing dental technique that repairs and saves teeth – gets a bad rap. Despite its proven success, amazing outcome, and modern-day technique, we still hear patients ask when treatment is completed, “Wow, is that it?!” This is because the pain associated with root …

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Veneers Can Restore An Imperfect Smile

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Time and age can take their toll on our smiles. After all, our teeth get plenty of wear every day. With today’s dentistry techniques and technology, our dentists in Newton Centre at Newton Smile Centre can restore chipped, cracked, broken, or discolored teeth … and make your smile look better than ever – with veneers! Veneers Can Disguise The Tooth …

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