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Healthy Living Starts With A Smile

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What comes to mind when you hear the term “healthy living?” A dinner plate with a grilled chicken breast and a tossed salad? A cholesterol test that shows your arteries are looking good? If you pictured a white, healthy smile free of cavities, Future of Dentistry salutes you.

Essential Dental Health

Brushing your teeth every day is essential to good dental health. We recommend brushing twice a day, and with a soft-bristled toothbrush. It’s the best way to keep plaque from building up on your teeth.

Plaque is a sticky film that is formed by bacteria and sugars, and coats the surface of your teeth. It’s a constant process; the stuff is always forming. That’s why you should brush and floss your teeth at least twice a day. It’s important to remove it because plaque is what causes cavities.

Two Minute Warning

Try to brush for two minutes! Some people find that challenging. You can use a timer to help, or listen to music to take your mind off the brushing. That way the time will fly by, and you may even go beyond that two minute minimum.

Flossing is also essential. Before or after you brush? The jury is out on that one. We think before is better, but the most important thing is that you do it.

Healthy living really does start with your smile! At Future of Dentistry, we want the best possible dental health for all of our patients. We offer general and family dentistry, and restorative dentistry. Schedule your next checkup with us today.

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End-Of-Year Planning: Make The Most Of It!

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Water Flossers are one way you may be able to use your leftover Flex Spending.

The end of the year is an important time for health care. For many patients, benefits from your insurance or Flexible Spending Account will expire if unused. The motto “Use it before you lose it!” is often suggested by physicians and dentists. You may already have seen a letter from our practice on this topic.

This is a great time to schedule that hygiene visit you’ve been meaning to book, or move forward with treatment – especially if you want to cover some of your treatment in this calendar year and some in 2020. We encourage you to check with your insurance or Flex Spending carrier about your remaining benefits.

Flex Spending Accounts (FSAs) may also allow you to purchase dental care items like electric toothbrushes, water flossers (Waterpiks) and prescription toothpaste. Please contact your Flex Spending company to check which dental products may be eligible for Flex use.

If you are part of the Membership Program at our practice, you don’t need to worry about losing benefits at the end of the calendar year! However, this is a great time to check your enrollment date and make note of when you need to renew. Please contact our office if you’re not sure.

We have one other end-of-year reminder. Some of our patients live out of state and schedule their appointments when they’ll be back in town for vacation or holidays. Some visit us from as far as Great Britain! We encourage you to call ahead to reserve an appointment that’s convenient for you. Parents, if you have a child attending college or living out of state, this is a great time to give them a little reminder. It’s easy for young adults to get off track with dental care, so it’s often helpful to schedule appointments for when they’re at home.

For next year, starting your care-year off early will ensure you never leave a single dollar on the table.

We wish you and your family all the best in the coming holiday season! If you have any questions, please click here to call, text, or email us through our website.

 

 

 

See Future of Dentistry For A Smile Impossible To Ignore

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Is it possible to stop, or at least slow down, the aging process? Goodness knows, we try! From face lifts to Botox to hair implants, to simply staying in shape – we’re contantly trying to maintain that youthful appearance. Another great option are porcelain veneers from Future of Dentistry.

Porcelain veneers are thin shells of medical-grade ceramic that are affixed to the fronts of your teeth. It’s an easy way to mask any flaws, such as chips, cracks, or gaps between teeth.

Veneers are also great for whitening your smile. Our teeth naturally grow dull over the years. A lifetime of coffee or tea, red wine, and a host of other food and drink take a toll. You’ll still need to brush, of course. But veneers are largely stain-resistant, so once they’re in place you’ll never have to worry about discoloration again.

There is more than just a cosmetic benefit to porcelain veneers. Tooth enamel can grow thin over the years, from overzealous brushing and highly acidic foods and drinks. Unfortunatley, enamel won’t grow back: once it’s gone, it’s gone. Veneers are great treatment for teeth that have compromised enamel.

Porcelain veneers from Future of Dentistry leave you with a youthful new smile, one that your friends will find impossible to ignore. They’re just one of the cosmetic dentistry options we offer. Call us to schedule an appointment today!

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Tooth Sensitivity Treatment

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Millions of Americans experience tooth sensitivity to one degree or another, causing them to avoid certain foods and beverages. If this sounds like you, please talk to us about it at Future of Dentistry.

People with sensitive teeth are most likely to have problems with temperature. Hot or cold things, like coffee or ice cream, can be really difficult.

There is more than one cause of sensitive teeth, and it’s important to have a proper diagnosis by a dental professional. A common cause, though, is the wearing away of tooth enamel. This can expose the dentin just beneath it. Enamel can wear down from using a hard-bristle toothbrush and brushing too aggressively. That’s why we always – repeat, always – recommend a soft-bristle brush and a light touch.

Other causes:

  • Tooth erosion from highly acidic foods and beverages
  • Tooth decay
  • Receding gums
  • Bruxism (tooth grinding)

The treatment for sensitive teeth may involve filling a cavity or replacing a worn filling. If it’s caused by gum loss, you may need a graft.

Many cases of sensitive teeth respond very well to sensitive-teeth toothpaste. Take a look in the store: just about every major brand of toothpaste includes a line for sensitive teeth, and they are known to work. Many people see results within a week or two.

The most important thing is to talk to us about it, at Future of Dentistry. Our services include general and family dentistry, and restorative dentistry. Call to schedule an appointment today.

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Can Halloween Be Sweet Without The Treats?!

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Halloween is right around the corner. You’ve planned the costumes, decorated the house, and of course, stocked up on Halloween candy … right?? Many people put off the candy purchase as long as possible. It’s too easy to snack a bit, here and there, till that bulk candy bag doesn’t look so massive anymore! Or maybe it’s your kids who are tempted, and you’re just trying to keep them from getting hopped up on sugar prior to Oct. 31.

Don’t worry, we’re not judging you! The dental professionals at our practice aren’t anti-candy. We aren’t suggesting you be “that house” that hands out raisins or apples! Most of our team gives out candy to trick-or-treaters, and we allow our own children to enjoy extra sweets for Halloween.

A sugary special occasion once in a while is okay, you just need to be a little extra diligent about your home care. Halloween is also a perfect time to revisit the topic of proper brushing and flossing with kids. If there was ever a time to reinforce good dental habits, this is it!

If you’d like to pass out something healthier than candy, that’s great! Here are some fun alternatives to consider. Some of these will be a big hit no matter what. For other items, look for them with popular characters from kids’ movies, TV shows and books.

Scary teeth are only a good look for Halloween, so be sure to brush and floss after all the candy!
  • Mini fidget spinners
  • Glow sticks and other glow-in-the-dark items
  • Kid-themed temporary tattoos
  • Mini squirt guns
  • Mini flashlights
  • Activity and coloring books
  • Mini stuffed animals (Beanie Babies etc.)
  • Packs of sugar-free gum in kid-friendly flavors (bonus points if it contains Xylitol, which is better for teeth!)
  • Stickers
  • Bubbles
  • Bouncy balls, Slinkies, etc.
  • Playing cards
  • Crayons, stamps, pencils, erasers
  • Mini Play-Doh packs
  • Halloween accessories: plastic vampire fangs, spider rings, slap bracelets, key chains, etc.

Whether you choose to hand out traditional candy or something different, candy and sweets will be everywhere during Halloween week. Stay vigilant about brushing and flossing, drink water in between brushing, and follow your dentist’s recommendations – and the only scares you’ll have will be the fun kind!

Happy Halloween!

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

The doctors and team at Future of Dentistry in Wakefield, Dracut and Billerica, 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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