5 Holiday Foods That Make Our Teeth Hurt

5 Holiday Foods That Make Our Teeth Hurt

The holiday season is known for its treats and rich foods, but while they are fun to enjoy, not every holiday treat is good for our teeth. In fact, instead of worrying about waistlines this holiday season, it may be more prudent to worry about your dental health if...
Using Dental Sedation To Help Special Needs Patients

Using Dental Sedation To Help Special Needs Patients

  For people with any anxieties or discomfort in the dentist’s chair, it can be difficult to find the right oral health care clinic. Your Shrewsbury dentist recognizes this, and our practice takes care to maintain a friendly and caring environment where...
What is a Maxillofacial Surgeon?

What is a Maxillofacial Surgeon?

Even if you visit your dentist regularly, sometimes you need specialized procedures. If you’ve ever had a dental emergency or a problem too severe for your dentist to help with, you may have seen a maxillofacial surgeon to correct it. How is a Maxillofacial Surgeon...
What Type of Fillings Are There?

What Type of Fillings Are There?

No one wants the headache—or, more accurately, the toothache—of getting a cavity. The good news is that if you do have cavities, it’s a simple fix. Filling a cavity is a quick procedure that stops a cavity from growing and causing further tooth decay. However, not all...
How Does Nitrous Oxide Work?

How Does Nitrous Oxide Work?

How Does Nitrous Oxide Work? Have you ever gone to the dentist and been given laughing gas for a procedure? You might remember that it stopped you from feeling any pain when your dentist extracted that tooth. That’s the power of nitrous oxide, the top inhaled pain...