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Covid 19 Protocols
updated: Oct. 19, 2020
Worcester Dental Covid-19 Protocols & Procedures Worcester Dental is committed to the health and safety of our patients and staff. Since reopening, our office continues to follow the highest level of Read more -
Wisdom Teeth Bear Close Monitoring for Future Dental Health
updated: Oct. 15, 2020
One of the major signs that a young person's dental development is nearing completion is the eruption of the last four permanent teeth: the third molars, located rear-most on Read more -
How to Avoid This Painful Condition After Tooth Extraction
updated: Oct. 05, 2020
Dentists and oral surgeons remove millions of teeth every year, most without any adverse aftereffects. But about 2% of patients experience a dry socket, a condition that, although not Read more -
Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
updated: Sep. 25, 2020
If you're well past your teen years, you probably have several reasons for not straightening your crooked smile: the expense, the time and the embarrassment of being a 30-, Read more -
3 Ways to Protect Your Dental Work From an Early Demise
updated: Sep. 15, 2020
There have been vast improvements over the years in various methods to restore diseased, damaged or missing teeth. A lot of this is due to better restorative materials that Read more -
Get Your Teeth Examined if You Have Frequent Sinus Infections
updated: Sep. 05, 2020
Each year millions of people endure repeated episodes of congestion, coughing and headaches, all the miseries that come with a sinus infection. Although it seems like all the action Read more -
Your 'Toothache' Might Signal a Problem Other Than in Your Mouth
updated: Aug. 26, 2020
You expect a decayed tooth, a fracture or a gum infection to be the cause for that toothache causing you grief. Sometimes, though, the answer may be “none of Read more -
Hugh Jackman Is All Smiles for His New Broadway-Inspired Show
updated: Aug. 16, 2020
To anyone immersed in the “X-Men Universe” Hugh Jackman will always be Wolverine, a role he played in seven movies. But there’s more to this Australian actor than mutant Read more -
Studies Show Vaping May Not Be Safer for Oral Health Than Tobacco
updated: Aug. 06, 2020
There's ample evidence tobacco smoking increases your risk for tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. But the same may be true for electronic cigarettes (E-cigs): Although millions have turned Read more -
Implants Make Dentures More Secure, Comfortable and Bone-Friendly
updated: Jul. 27, 2020
Even in the 21st Century, losing most or all of your teeth is still an unfortunate possibility. Many in this circumstance turn to dentures, as their great-grandparents did, to Read more -
We Need to Act Quickly to Save Your Loose Tooth
updated: Jul. 17, 2020
If you're an adult, your teeth shouldn't wiggle—not even a little bit. If you have a loose tooth, you need to see your dentist as soon as possible to Read more -
NHL Iron Man Keith Yandle Suffers Dental Trauma on Ice
updated: Jul. 07, 2020
Professional Hockey player Keith Yandle is the current NHL “iron man”—that is, he has earned the distinction of playing in the most consecutive games. On November 23, Yandle was Read more -
Follow These 4 Tips for More Comfortable Eating With Chronic Jaw Pain
updated: Jun. 27, 2020
Eating is like breathing: We often do it without much thought. But if you suffer from chronic jaw pain, every bite can get your attention—and not in a good Read more -
Getting Implants Can Be a Long Process - But Worth it
updated: Jun. 17, 2020
Dental implants aren't simply prosthetic teeth, but rather an innovative system that restores both smile appearance and dental function. And while an implant can indeed replace a single tooth, Read more -
Reducing Your Child's Dental Anxiety Now Could Benefit Them for a Lifetime
updated: Jun. 07, 2020
If you're a parent, raising kids can be a great adventure. It can also rev up your stress meter in a heartbeat. One area in particular can give you Read more -
Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
updated: May 28, 2020
The movie Bohemian Rhapsody celebrates the iconic rock band Queen and its legendary lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury. But when we see pictures of the flamboyant singer, many fans both Read more