Blogs
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New Year's Eve
updated: Dec. 27, 2022
Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Worcester Dental included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one to come. Read more -
Common Causes of Gum Disease
updated: Dec. 20, 2022
Your gums are responsible for a large part of your overall oral health. So keeping them healthy and knowing how to detect gum disease is extremely important. Since it’s often painless, Read more -
Common Wisdom Teeth Problems
updated: Dec. 13, 2022
Have you ever wondered why people have wisdom teeth? These are a third set of molars that come in behind the rest of all your other teeth, usually during early Read more -
‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
updated: Dec. 06, 2022
It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no Read more -
Worcester Dental Voted Best Dentist in Central Mass for 4th time!
updated: Dec. 05, 2022
Worcester Dental Voted Best Dentist in Central Mass! Worcester Dental is pleased to announce they have been voted ‘Best Dentist in Central Mass’ in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2022 contest. Read more -
Famous Dentists in History
updated: Nov. 29, 2022
Every six months or so you head down to your local dentist for a teeth cleaning, but have you ever thought that your dentist could one day be famous? Well, Read more -
Thanksgiving in North America
updated: Nov. 22, 2022
Thanksgiving marks the start to the holidays; a season filled with feasting, indulging, and spending time with family and friends are always special. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for giving Read more -
Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed?
updated: Nov. 15, 2022
Sometime around the late teens or early twenties, people’s wisdom teeth start to erupt. These are the third and final set of molars. When wisdom teeth come in properly — Read more -
Fluoride Treatments—They’re Not Just for Kids!
updated: Nov. 08, 2022
Fluoride has been one of the great game-changers in children’s dental health. Drinking fluoridated water. Using fluoride toothpaste. Scheduling fluoride treatments. All of these child-friendly dental habits help prevent cavities Read more -
November Marks National Diabetes Awareness Month
updated: Nov. 01, 2022
Diabetes is a chronic disease that increases the risk for many serious health problems, including severe gum disease. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s a great time for us Read more -
The Intriguing History of Halloween
updated: Oct. 25, 2022
Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is Read more -
Why Baby Teeth Matter
updated: Oct. 18, 2022
Sleepless nights, crankiness, drooling—how can such tiny teeth cause such a big fuss? But all those uncomfortable days and nights are forgotten when your baby’s first teeth make their appearance. Read more -
My mouth is dry. What can I do?
updated: Oct. 11, 2022
Nobody likes a dry mouth. It is an uncomfortable and sometimes oddly unexplainable sensation that most people like to avoid. It is not a condition that automatically sends you into Read more -
October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
updated: Oct. 04, 2022
Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around Read more -
Is there a correlation between my dental and cardiovascular health?
updated: Sep. 27, 2022
YES! Studies have shown a correlation between gum disease and heart disease, underscoring the importance of good oral health care. Cardiovascular disease remains American’s leading killer, claiming more lives than Read more -
Baby Teeth and Cavities
updated: Sep. 20, 2022
We know how frustrating it can be to discover your child has one or more cavities when you come to visit Worcester Dental. There are several ways to prevent baby Read more