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To Chew Or Not To Chew

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To Chew Or Not To Chew In Wakefield

Hello gum chewers! In this post from Future of Dentistry we’re going to talk about that sticky wad in your mouth. You know that it can freshen your breath, but can it really help guard your smile from tooth decay?

It really depends on the type of gum. Chewing regular sucrose-based gum can be helpful in removing bits of food from the surface of teeth, but that benefit is negated by the stream of sugar washing over your teeth as you chew.

However, gum with some alternative sweeteners has an added benefit for your pearly whites. Xylitol is a sweetener which not only has fewer calories than traditional sugars, but it also has antimicrobial properties that lessen plaque build-up. This means that xylitol inhibits the growth of bacteria that causes decay.

So if you’re headed out to a restaurant, bring a pack of sugar-free gum with you and pop it in your mouth when your meal is done. Of course, brushing and flossing are the ideal practices for your oral health, but when you can’t brush, select a sugarless gum with xylitol.

At Future of Dentistry we offer complete general and family dentistry. Patients from throughout Greater Boston and Merrimack Valley also come to our office for dental implants, and much more. Call to schedule your next checkup with us today!

Contact Future of Dentistry:

Locations (Tap Below To Open Your Office In Google Maps):

Future of Dentistry – Billerica
668 Boston Rd
Billerica, MA 01821
978-419-9414

Future of Dentistry – Dracut
149 Pleasant St
Dracut, MA 01826
978-791-3078

Future of Dentistry – North Andover/Willows Dental Group
795 Turnpike St
North Andover, MA 01845
978-620-5912

Future of Dentistry – Wakefield
968 Main St
Wakefield, MA 01880
781-245-2299

Future of Dentistry – Chelmsford
3 Courthouse Ln
Chelmsford, MA 01824
978-970-2089

 

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Comprehensive Esthetic Dentistry At Future of Dentistry

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Comprehensive Esthetic Dentistry At Future of Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry is really coming into its own. At Future of Dentistry, cosmetic dentistry is about making positive changes to your teeth and smile, while at the same time maintaining your dental health.

Everyone, it seems, would like to improve the aesthetics of their smile. Who wouldn’t? When we combine several cosmetic dentistry techniques we call it a smile makeover. The available techniques include:

  • Teeth whitening. Professional teeth whitening is the most sure-fire way to transform your teeth from dull to dazzling. It surpasses any product you can buy at the store.
  • Porcelain veneers. Veneers cover any flaws in your smile: chips or cracks in teeth, gaps between teeth, and other imperfections.
  • Bonding. Bonding involves a  tooth-colored resin material to fix chips, cracks, and other issues. It can make teeth look longer, and is also an alternative to traditional fillings.

A beautiful smile is the sum of its parts. Any of the techniques listed above will improve your smile. Put them together and it becomes something special!

At Future of Dentistry we offer a full range of cosmetic dentistry procedures to improve your smile. Patients from throughout Greater Boston and Merrimack Valley also come to us for complete general and family dentistry. Call to schedule an appointment today!

Contact Future of Dentistry:

Locations (Tap Below To Open Your Office In Google Maps):

Future of Dentistry – Billerica
668 Boston Rd
Billerica, MA 01821
978-419-9414

Future of Dentistry – Dracut
149 Pleasant St
Dracut, MA 01826
978-791-3078

Future of Dentistry – North Andover/Willows Dental Group
795 Turnpike St
North Andover, MA 01845
978-620-5912

Future of Dentistry – Wakefield
968 Main St
Wakefield, MA 01880
781-245-2299

Future of Dentistry – Chelmsford
3 Courthouse Ln
Chelmsford, MA 01824
978-970-2089

 

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How Your Lifestyle Affects Your Tooth Color

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teeth whitening Wakefield

Most of us would like to have white teeth and a great smile. But discolored or just plain yellow teeth is common, especially in a world of tea and coffee drinkers. At Future of Dentistry we can fix that.

Tooth enamel is a little like skin. It has pores that can get clogged and discolored. The most common habits that work against you are:

  • Tobacco
  • Sodas and other dark colored drinks, i.e. coffee, red wines, and teas
  • Not practicing daily oral hygiene
  • Not having proper dental care

If you want to lighten your teeth, the above will consistently work against you.

We advise kicking these habits to the curb if you want the whitest teeth possible. (There are other good health reasons, too.)

If, in spite of your best efforts, your smile is still dull, professional teeth whitening from Future of Dentistry can revive it. Patients from throughout Greater Boston and Merrimack Valley trust us with their smiles! We also offer complete general and family dentistry. Call today to find out what we can do for your smile!

Contact Future of Dentistry:

Locations (Tap Below To Open Your Office In Google Maps):

Future of Dentistry – Billerica
668 Boston Rd
Billerica, MA 01821
978-419-9414

Future of Dentistry – Dracut
149 Pleasant St
Dracut, MA 01826
978-791-3078

Future of Dentistry – North Andover/Willows Dental Group
795 Turnpike St
North Andover, MA 01845
978-620-5912

Future of Dentistry – Wakefield
968 Main St
Wakefield, MA 01880
781-245-2299

Future of Dentistry – Chelmsford
3 Courthouse Ln
Chelmsford, MA 01824
978-970-2089

 

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Did You Know That You Can Change the Shape of Your Gums?

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gum contouring BillericaMost people know that cosmetic, restorative and orthodontic dentistry procedures improve the appearance of teeth. At Future of Dentistry there are treatments to reshape and straighten teeth, repair or whiten them, and even replace missing teeth with lifelike substitutes.

But what about your gums? Are you aware of how much your gums affect the look of your smile?

You Can Contour Your Gums

The shape and size of your gumline can make your teeth appear too large or too small or otherwise out of proportion. Gum contouring can fix gums that appear too low or too high in relation to the teeth and tailor them for the perfect smile.

People who are unhappy with their gums might want to examine gum contouring. Many dentists and periodontists offer gum contouring surgery.

Gingival Scultping

This procedure is also called gingival sculpting, gingival contouring or gum graft surgery, but don’t let the term surgery frighten you. Gingival sculpting is done with a laser. It is minimally invasive. The procedure usually involves little pain and requires no recovery time.

Gum Contouring Can Treat Gum Recession

Gum reshaping is not always done for purely cosmetic reasons, it is also used to treat gum recession, a common condition that can lead to tooth decay and tooth loss.

In gum graft surgery, soft tissue is commonly taken either from the roof of the mouth, the area surrounding the site of the grafting, or a tissue bank. Gum grafts applied to exposed tooth roots protect teeth from continuing gum recession and decay and reduce tooth sensitivity. Of course, gum grafts often increase the attractiveness of the smile in the process.

At Future of Dentistry cosmetic dentistry can improve any smile! Patients from throughout Greater Boston and Merrimack Valley also come to our practice for general and family dentistry. Schedule an appointment today!

Contact Future of Dentistry:

781-245-2299

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

Contact Future of Dentistry:

Locations (Tap Below To Open Your Office In Google Maps):

Future of Dentistry – Billerica
668 Boston Rd
Billerica, MA 01821
978-419-9414

Future of Dentistry – Dracut
149 Pleasant St
Dracut, MA 01826
978-791-3078

Future of Dentistry – North Andover/Willows Dental Group
795 Turnpike St
North Andover, MA 01845
978-620-5912

Future of Dentistry – Wakefield
968 Main St
Wakefield, MA 01880
781-245-2299

Future of Dentistry – Chelmsford
3 Courthouse Ln
Chelmsford, MA 01824
978-970-2089

 

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What If My Dental Crown Cracks, Comes Loose, or Comes Off?

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what to do if dental crown comes off Wakefield

Dental crowns are restorations that are cemented over a tooth that has been repaired, and we place a lot of them at Future of Dentistry.

While the cement is strong and reliable, crowns have been known to come off. It may have loosened or come off while brushing or flossing, or eating something sticky.  Here is what to do if your crown comes off.

There are three steps:

  1. First things first: find your crown if it has come off entirely. If you can’t find it, don’t worry. We can make a replacement.
  2. Next, give us a call. Even if we didn’t do the original we can reattach it.
  3. If your crown comes off after business hours, use denture adhesive to get it back in place temporarily. Do not use ordinary glue! You can find denture adhesive at a drugstore.

At Future of Dentistry we place a lot of dental crowns, and with great success. People from throughout Greater Boston and Merrimack Valley come to us for our complete general and family dentistry. Schedule an appointment today!

Contact Future of Dentistry:

Locations (Tap Below To Open Your Office In Google Maps):

Future of Dentistry – Billerica
668 Boston Rd
Billerica, MA 01821
978-419-9414

Future of Dentistry – Dracut
149 Pleasant St
Dracut, MA 01826
978-791-3078

Future of Dentistry – North Andover/Willows Dental Group
795 Turnpike St
North Andover, MA 01845
978-620-5912

Future of Dentistry – Wakefield
968 Main St
Wakefield, MA 01880
781-245-2299

Future of Dentistry – Chelmsford
3 Courthouse Ln
Chelmsford, MA 01824
978-970-2089

 

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Future of Dentistry – Wakefield

968 Main St
Wakefield, MA, 01880
Call: 781-245-2299

Future of Dentistry – Dracut

149 Pleasant St
Dracut, MA, 01826
Call: 978-957-1811

Future of Dentistry – Billerica

668 Boston Rd
Billerica, MA, 01821
Call: 978-663-4303

Willows Dental Group – North Andover

795 Turnpike St
North Andover, MA 01845
Call: 978-685-8313

Future of Dentistry – Chelmsford

3 Courthouse Ln.  
Chelmsford, MA 01824
Call: 978-970-2089

The doctors and team at Future of Dentistry in Wakefield, Dracut, Billerica and Chelmsford, MA and Willows Dental Group in North Andover, MA, provide a full range of dental services to their patients. They provide exceptional care and service in everything from emergency dentistry to cosmetic dentistry and teeth implants to general and family dentistry. They serve patients from all over Massachusetts and New England.

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