TMJ is an abbreviation for the temporomandibular joint that connects your jawbone to your skull. When it’s working the way it should, the complex joint opens, closes, glides, and rotates painlessly. It’s the joint that lets you chew your food and open and close your mouth when you’re talking, laughing, or using your face to […]
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Treating Toothaches
It may start as an annoying sensitivity or happen all at once when you bite into a favorite food, but one thing’s certain: dealing a toothache is a pain! For some toothache sufferers, the temptation to ignore that sting or throb may be high if your schedule is packed. But take it from the professionals […]
Complete Smile Makeovers
Most of us consider a smile to begin and end with our actual teeth, but the reality is that a healthy smile goes much deeper. Everything from gum health to overall dental alignment affects not only the way your smile looks, but the way your bite works, too. A healthy mouth is one that delivers […]
Repair Damage From Dental Accessories
Self-expression can take a variety of forms – unique clothes, colorfully-dyed hair, or oral piercings, for example. Unlike clothes and hair color, however, oral piercings can have a lasting impact on the wearer, particularly from a dental health perspective. If you’re considering or currently have lip piercings, a tongue piercing, cheek piercing, or any other […]
Gum Health and Germs of the Mouth
Germs are probably not something you think about as an issue for your oral health. However, some mouth germs are common, but some can contribute to dental health issues. Good oral hygiene and regular dental check-ups and dental cleanings can prevent serious dental health issues. Even with those precautions, if you are concerned about potential […]
Don’t Hide Your Smile Anymore
First impressions rely heavily on the way we look: we’re taught from a very young age to put our “best foot forward” when we’re meeting new people or trying to impress someone else. Your smile is an important part of that look, which means you’ll feel most confident when it looks bright, white, and even. […]
Welcoming Dr. Divya Bhargava to Dental Partners of Boston!
Here at the Dental Partners of Boston, we understand how important your dental health and appearance can be to your overall well-being, including your self-image. That’s why we work hard to be the best dentist in Boston for your dental needs, both in terms of creating and protecting a strong, even bite as well as […]
National Smile Month: Take care of your smile!
There’s something simple you likely do every single day, and it’s something so natural and ingrained that you may be doing it more than 1800 times a month: it’s smiling! June is National Smile Month, which is why our best dentist team at the Dental Partners of Boston wants to talk to you about your […]
Fix Your Broken Tooth with Dental Bonding
Teeth can be broken by chewing on hard candy or ice. They can also be broken in an accident or sports injury. Fortunately, dental bonding is a procedure of cosmetic dentistry that provides a quick and inexpensive solution to chips, cracks, or broken teeth. What Is Dental Bonding? Dental bonding is a cosmetic solution to […]
The Dangers of Periodontal Disease and How You Can Prevent It
At first glance, gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, appears to affect your gums and teeth only. However, the effects of this condition go much further. Here is why periodontal disease is so dangerous for your overall health. What Periodontal Disease Does to Your Body Periodontal disease develops when your gums become inflamed from […]