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Root Canal Recovery
posted: Apr. 29, 2025.

Anyone who has had a compromised tooth knows that the amount of discomfort it causes can be extremely unpleasant. Although no one looks forward to a root canal, this procedure Read more
Famous Dentists in History
posted: Apr. 22, 2025.

Every six months or so you head down to your local dentist for a teeth cleaning, but have you ever thought that your dentist could one day be famous? Well, Read more
Women’s Medications and Dry Mouth
posted: Apr. 15, 2025.

Women using medication to treat a variety of medical conditions are often unaware of the potential side effects. One common side effect of medications such as blood pressure medication, birth Read more
Treatments for Tooth Discoloration
posted: Apr. 08, 2025.

Congratulations! You’re getting married! Wow! It’s your twentieth reunion! New job? Great news! No matter the occasion, large or small, you want to celebrate it with your whitest, brightest smile. Read more
Which whitening is right for you?
posted: Apr. 01, 2025.

Many of our patients at New Town Dental Arts have been asking us about brightening their teeth lately, and today we thought we would discuss the options available to you Read more
Avoid Brushing After Every Single Meal!
posted: Mar. 25, 2025.

Here is some surprising yet worthwhile advice you might be hearing for the first time: Brushing after a meal can be incredibly bad for your teeth if you do it Read more
Fewer Adults are Visiting the Dentist
posted: Mar. 18, 2025.

Our team at New Town Dental Arts recently learned that in the decade between 2000 and 2010, the amount of adults who regularly visited their dentist declined, according to research Read more
Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
posted: Mar. 11, 2025.

Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us Read more
Five Reasons for Your Bad Breath
posted: Mar. 04, 2025.

Bad breath, or halitosis, is probably not a matter of life or death. But it can make you feel self-conscious and have a negative impact on your life. The majority Read more
Are you a candidate for dental implants?
posted: Feb. 25, 2025.

When you are missing teeth, it is critical to replace them. Without all your teeth, chewing and eating can be challenging, as well as uncomfortable. Missing teeth can also destabilize Read more
Chipped Your Tooth? Now What?
posted: Feb. 18, 2025.

Accidents happen. Next time you’ll wear your mouthguard when you skateboard, never use your teeth to open anything, and carefully step away from your grandmother’s hard candy dish. But what Read more
The Transformation of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 11, 2025.

Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Read more
Improve your oral health with xylitol!
posted: Feb. 04, 2025.

Xylitol tastes sweet, but unlike sugar, it is not converted to acid that can cause your teeth to decay. It’s a naturally occurring sweetener found in plants, fruits, and vegetables; Read more
It's been years since my last appointment; what should I expect?
posted: Jan. 28, 2025.

Feeling apprehensive or guilty for not visiting a dentist in over a year is common, but coming back to receive dental care is easier than you may think. Our dental Read more
Dentin Tooth Sensitivity Treatments
posted: Jan. 21, 2025.

Dentine hypersensitivity can be described as a sharp and sudden pain caused by cold food and beverages. It’s present in more than half the population and result from receding gums Read more
Five Things You Should Never Do With Your Toothbrush
posted: Jan. 14, 2025.

When’s the last time you gave your toothbrush any serious thought? Sure, you use it every day (and ideally twice), and you know that with a dollop of toothpaste it Read more

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