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What Is Scaling and Root Planing? Scaling and root planing, also called deep cleaning, is a treatment offered at Dental Partners of Boston that doesn’t require surgery. It is often an initial non-surgical treatment for gum disease. Using specific instruments, a licensed dental hygienist cleans the surface of the tooth root. The surface is also […]

What Is Dental Bonding? If you’ve not come in contact with the concept of dental bonding before, understanding it can be a challenge. It’s a bit like dental veneers in the sense that it helps to enhance the appearance of your teeth, but it relies on an entirely different technology. Instead of porcelain, dental bonding […]

Why Do We Have Wisdom Teeth? Wisdom teeth are frustrating for many patients – they are a regular source of pain and infection. But if they are so problematic, why do we have them? It seems strange that evolution would give us teeth that are problematic and not necessary. Researchers believe that the reason modern […]

Periodontal disease can occur due to a number of factors, even in children. Generally, periodontitis begins with plaque buildup. Plaque is a sticky substance that develops when bacteria mix with carbohydrates (sugary and starchy foods). Plaque eventually hardens and turns into tartar. Both plaque and tartar cause the inflammation reaction in gums that leads to […]

How Gum Disease Develops and Affects Women Gum disease usually develops due to plaque building up around your teeth and gums. With women, however, there are particular stages of your life that can particularly impact the health of your teeth and can result in the development of gum disease: Puberty Hormones begin to increase, therefore […]

Research shows that gum disease affects a larger amount of men than women. This might be a result of fewer visits to the dentist or because they are more prone to dental plaque. In any case, it’s important to notice symptoms of gum disease and to contact us for a consultation. Gum disease is a […]

Without enough bone support, a dental implant would likely fail and potentially cause other problems. A sinus lift is a procedure to increase the amount of bone on a person’s upper jaw to make dental implants possible. It is a surgical procedure to correct bone loss and move the sinus up to make room for […]

All kinds of accidents can happen at home, work, sports, and while you’re on the go. Some of these accidents might impact your teeth. It’s important to know what to do and how to respond if you do find yourself dealing with an unexpected dental emergency. Acting fast and taking the right steps can have […]

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder affects millions of people in America. It manifests itself in the form of jaw pain. However, there are lots of ways in which the TMJ can impact your body, and it often goes far beyond jaw pain. Many symptoms associated with TMJ disorder can be very damaging and can limit a […]

If you have a tooth missing or more than one tooth missing, you’re probably thinking about dental implants. That definitely makes sense because in terms of the appearance achieved when dental implants are used, there’s really nothing better. They look great and most people won’t even be able to tell that they’re implants; they’ll simply […]