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All About Tooth Enamel

Most people have heard of the term tooth enamel and have a basic understanding of what it means. Enamel is the hard surface inside of the shell of each tooth. It’s the part that’s visible when people look into their own mouths. One surprising fact about enamel is that it’s the body’s hardest surface, even [...]

Is It Okay To Visit the Dentist During Pregnancy?

To say that pregnancy affects every part of your body is a serious understatement. The hormones in your body undergo major changes within a few days of conception. You may have experienced several of these hormonal effects already, such as fatigue, nausea, and a stronger sense of smell. While most women know to expect [...]

The Best and Worst Beverages For Your Teeth

If you occasionally suffer from tooth sensitivity, it could be easier to discover the culprit than you think. In many cases, it’s the drinks we consume that cause issues with sensitivity, decay, loss of tooth enamel, staining, and other common dental issues. You might also be interested in the best beverages for dental health. [...]

When Are Dental Extractions Necessary?

You may require surgical extraction of a tooth for a variety of reasons. Perhaps you experienced trauma to the mouth that partially dislodged a tooth. If your dentist at Southbridge Dental determines that it’s not possible to save the remainder of the tooth, he or she will extract it and present you with replacement [...]

What is the right age for dental implants?

You may be considering dental implants if you are missing one or more of your natural teeth because you have heard that they are the next best thing to still having natural teeth. This is true for several reasons. First, a dental implant replaces your missing tooth roots as well as the tooth itself. [...]

Handling A Dental Emergency

Whether it’s Murphy’s Law or just bad luck, dental emergencies seem to happen at the most inconvenient times. You’re at your son’s baseball game on a Saturday afternoon when he takes a ball to the mouth and breaks a tooth. You wake up at 4:00 in the morning with throbbing tooth pain and can’t imagine [...]