Beverly Farms Dental Blog

Often enough, most people only learn about wisdom teeth as adults. The average person won’t know “third molars” exist until a dentist actively informs them. With all that said, it’s only natural to ask a key question: Does everyone have wisdom teeth? Your Beverly dentist doesn’t want to leave you hanging, so you can find the answer below. Just keep reading to learn about wisdom teeth, how many people get them, and how to manage your own.

Modern root canals are safe and effective, despite rumors to the contrary. You can trust them to save your teeth, keep your smile secure, and so on. Even so, endodontics can leave your smile a tad sore once it’s over; such pain may worry you. Your Beverly dentist has thus stopped by to put these ache-related worries to rest. To that end, here’s a primer on what to expect from (and how to respond to) pain after a root canal.

Teenagers and young adults between the ages of 17 and 25 experience the development of their third molars, more commonly known as wisdom teeth. Although many partially erupt and are visible above the gumline, some remain buried or impacted, out of sight. This unfortunate reality often causes them to grow sideways, but why? Read on to learn why this happens and what dentists can do to address the problem.

Today, dentures are typically made out of comfortable ceramics, acrylics, or resins, and can be precisely fitted to fit the unique shape of your smile. But have you ever wondered what they must’ve been like before the invention of modern materials and X-rays? People had to be creative, to be sure! If you rewind the clock and look at various types of dentures from the past, you’ll see just how much they’ve improved to benefit patients like you.

As you get older, it’s common to start understanding where your parents and grandparents are coming from.  Dinner at five and bed by eight? Great idea!  Not needing to download an app to use your vacuum? Genius. But what about replacing your missing teeth with dentures? While you may be quick to write them off as being something for seniors, here’s why dentures are ideal for patients of all ages, and how they can even prevent you from looking older than you really are!

If you’ve been wearing dentures for a while, you may notice that they don’t fit quite as comfortably as they once did. Over time, the shape of your gums and jawbone changes, causing dentures to loosen or shift. That’s where a denture reline comes in. Relining helps restore the snug fit of your dentures without having to replace them entirely. If you’re preparing for this procedure, here are 5 things you can expect when getting your dentures relined.

Dentures play a crucial role in restoring your smile and helping you enjoy daily life after tooth loss. However, adjusting to dentures can also affect the way you eat—and in turn, your nutrition. Since what you eat directly impacts your health, it’s important to understand how dentures influence your dietary choices and what you can do to ensure you’re still getting the nutrients your body needs. Let’s look at 5 ways dentures affect nutrition.

Oral cancer is a serious condition that can affect the lips, tongue, cheeks, floor of the mouth, hard and soft palate, and throat. While it may not be as widely discussed as other types of cancer, oral cancer is more common than many people realize. According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, tens of thousands of new cases are diagnosed in the United States each year. Awareness and early detection play a critical role in successful treatment. Here are some important facts you should know about oral cancer.

Although your bi-annual dental checkups may not last very long, having a knowledgeable eye scan your teeth, gums, and the inside of your mouth can help you avoid trouble down the road. Your dentist may not explicitly say it at every visit, but they’re looking for a number of conditions, ranging from infection and decay to oral cancer and TMJ disorder. Read on to learn six important oral concerns your dentist keeps an eye out for at your six-month appointments.

Almost everyone has habits they’re not proud of, so it’s understandable that one might not be eager to call attention to their own unfavorable behaviors. However, not being honest with your dentist about your oral care habits may lead to a dental health issue going untreated until it causes permanent damage. Luckily, your dentist will usually be able to tell if you aren’t being upfront about your dental hygiene anyway, so there isn’t any reason to misrepresent the facts in the first place. Here are a few common untruths dentists hear and how they can see through them.