Beverly Farms Dental Blog

Many people think of their dental health as completely separate from their general well-being, but the truth is that the two are closely connected. For instance, did you know that pregnancy can significantly affect your teeth and gums?

Maintaining a healthy mouth throughout pregnancy helps prevent common issues such as cavities and gum disease. However, it’s natural to wonder whether it’s safe to undergo the necessary procedures to treat any concerns that arise. Continue reading to learn more about it so you know what to expect while you’re expecting!

Coordinating dental care for an entire household can feel like a full-time job in itself. When you’re locking in one dentist for the kids, another for grandpa, and trying to juggle a calendar full of other activities, it gets tough. But there’s a solution, and it’s probably right down the road from you—a family dentist. These practitioners treat patients of every age under a single roof, bringing your family together all at once. Here’s why so many households make the switch.

If you’re considering BOTOX to smooth facial wrinkles or address certain therapeutic concerns, one of the first questions you’ll likely ask is, “How long will the results last?” While BOTOX isn’t a permanent treatment, it can provide noticeable improvements that last for several months. Understanding what to expect can help you plan future treatments and maintain your desired results.

If you’re trying to decide whether you should pursue BOTOX® to smooth out your facial wrinkles and fine lines, it’s important to be able to separate fact from fiction. After all, there are quite a few misconceptions about the treatment floating around, and the last thing you want is to make a decision based on incorrect information. Below are the facts behind 5 all-too-common myths about BOTOX®.

Are you interested in transforming your smile with cosmetic dentistry? You might be excited about the aesthetic results you’ll get in the end, but wonder how long it’ll take to get these types of treatments. After all, they will correct any flaws that bother you, so you may imagine they take a while. Thankfully, the timeline may be shorter than you think. Here’s what can affect how long they take and what to expect with certain popular ones.

Chips, stains, dental gaps – cosmetic dentistry can correct pretty much any aesthetic concern when it comes to your teeth. But if you’re considering cosmetic dentistry, you’d probably like a more specific idea of how it can transform your grin. The best thing you can do to learn more is talk to your dentist – and the second is to keep reading!

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.