Jaw pain and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders are common issues affecting millions of people. These problems cause discomfort in the jaw, face, or neck, disrupting daily activities. TMJ disorders, often referred to as TMD, involve problems with the joint that connects the jaw to the skull or the surrounding muscles. Symptoms can include clicking, locking, […]
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Dental visits are a lot like wearing sunscreen; if you forget to do it in advance, you might be dealing with problems in the future. Unfortunately, it is fairly common for adults to skip their regular cleanings and exams. There are many reasons adults report they skip the dentist, from thinking they likely don’t have
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Your teeth are a vital part of your overall health and appearance. Missing them can affect both your oral health as well as your aesthetic appeal. This is where dental bridges offer an effective solution, restoring your smile to its former glory. However, this is a non-removable solution that improves chewing and speech. Moreover, getting
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A dental cavity usually requires a dental filling, but you may have heard or wondered if a cavity can be “reversed”. Truthfully, it depends on how the dentist is defining the term “cavity”. Dental decay can be caught early and reversed. But once dental decay has created a significant dent or hole in your tooth,
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Tooth decay is one of the most prevalent oral health issues in the world, but it is also one of the most preventable and treatable. Even if you are experiencing the earliest signs of tooth decay, like sensitivity, or an advanced stage of decay, such as a cavity, infection, or abscess, understanding how tooth decay
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Your smile is likely one of the first features people notice. In fact, millions of Americans have expressed that there is a direct connection between having confidence in their smiles and their overall self esteem. Which is why, when patients have stains on their teeth, gaps between teeth, chips in the enamel, or other imperfections
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Dental crowns are used for many different reasons. Simply put, they are just synthetic tooth-shaped caps that are placed on the chewing surface of a tooth. Your dentist might recommend them if your tooth is cracked/chipped or if you need a root canal. They are also often installed as part of a dental bridge since
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Prosthodontics is a subset of dental treatments and procedures related to tooth replacement. A prosthodontist can help with dental implants, dental bridges, crowns, or other restorative dental treatments. While many family dental offices provide some prosthodontic treatments, it is very common for dentists who primarily focus on checkups and cleanings to refer their patients to
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Dental root canal treatments often have a stigma about them. This is because when these procedures were first done there was often a lot of pain and discomfort felt during and after the treatment. However, dental advancements made over the last few decades have made root canal treatments significantly less of an ordeal. That said,
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MassHealth is a health insurance plan for Massachusetts residents that includes dental benefits. Dental benefits from MassHealth are available to both adults and children who have an active MassHealth plan. Here at Pemberton Dental Associates we take MassHealth patients and help them improve their oral health with high-quality dental services. One of the most common
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