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Dental Partners of Boston Offers the Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST™)

Gum recession can cause a wide range of issues, including dental sensitivity, exposed roots, and even cause your tooth to become loose or fall out. Older treatments for gum recession included gum grafting, a procedure that involved harvesting donor tissue from another part of the mouth and suturing it into place. The Pinhole Surgical Technique […]

What To Look For in a Periodontist

Whether you’re looking for a new dental implant, or simply need to get your gums checked to ensure they’re as healthy as possible, it’s important that you make the best choice possible when visiting a periodontist in Boston. But what makes a periodontist qualified to handle the delicacy of your oral health? And more importantly, […]

Twice the Risk of Heart Disease If You Have Periodontal Disease

When it comes to waging the war on dental decay, brushing and flossing carefully isn’t just about maintaining a beautiful smile. As you eat and drink, food particles and sugars can collect on your teeth, creating a layer of plaque that can harden into tartar. These microscopic food particles feed oral bacteria, which create toxins […]

Drink Green Tea For Healthier Teeth and Gums

Are you looking for a way to improve your oral health? Recent research has shown that healthier teeth and gums might be your cup of tea—literally. According to a study that followed 940 Japanese men, the participants who drank at least one cup of green tea a day experienced a significant decrease in gum recession […]

The Benefits of Regular Dental Exams

Nearly 50% of Americans have some form of mild to moderate gum disease. This is unsurprising seeing that over one-third of Americans don’t visit their dentist annually. The benefits of regular dental exams extend beyond detecting the early stages of gum disease. Dental exams usually include a professional cleaning and current X-rays to help the […]