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Caring for Your Invisalign Trays
Those looking to straighten their teeth discreetly and fast can opt for the Invisalign® system. This teeth straightening treatment employs a set of clear aligner trays to correct teeth alignment and bite. Once the treatment starts, it is necessary to … Continued

The Preventive Benefits of a Routine Dental Cleaning
Routine dental cleanings are essential for maintaining good oral health. Aside from at-home oral hygiene, dental cleanings from a general dentist are the best way to keep the teeth and gums healthy. There are a few associated preventive benefits that … Continued

What to Expect From Invisalign Treatment
Considering Invisalign® to address crooked, crowd or protruding teeth? Invisalign® is a great teeth straightening option that has grown in popularity over the years. However, because it is still considered to be somewhat new to dentistry, some people are curious … Continued

Signs a Chipped Tooth Is a Dental Emergency
A chipped tooth counts as a dental emergency when the damage is extensive enough to leave the tooth's pulp chamber compromised. Such injuries often come with inflammation, bleeding, tenderness and excruciating toothaches. The pulp chamber houses a tooth's blood vessels … Continued

At-Home Teeth Whitening Kits and Treatments From Your West Roxbury Dentist
If you are interested in at-home teeth whitening, then you might be wondering about the right way to do it. When you are getting a whiter smile, it is often better to get a kit from your dentist. Many other … Continued

Can I Get Dental Implants If I Have Gum Disease?
Want dental implants to replace your missing teeth but are not sure if you are indeed a candidate? One of the criteria for having one or more implants placed in your mouth is being free of any gum disease. There … Continued

FAQs about PPE per CDC Guidance | Fadi R Metri & Associates
PPE per CDC guidance is unique wearable coverings designed to protect dental professionals in Fadi R Metri & Associates from exposure to infections, such as the coronavirus. The PPE is worn during dental procedures and when cleaning sterilizing dental instruments. … Continued

Going to an Emergency Dentistry Office for an Abscessed Tooth During the COVID-19 Outbreak
A tooth abscess is an infection that often requires a prompt visit to the emergency dentistry office. With the lockdown in place due to the COVID-19 outbreak, dentists have limited dental procedures to emergency treatment. The extent of pain and … Continued

Getting Inlays and Onlays in Cosmetic Dentistry
While cosmetic dentistry does aim to improve appearance, it also focuses on the function of the teeth. Cosmetic dentists often perform certain procedures that help enhance the teeth, while also ensuring that the procedure will benefit the tooth's health and … Continued

The 5 Most Commonly Asked Questions About Dental Veneers
Think that dental veneers may be the right choice for you? If one or more of your teeth are chipped, broken, stained or oddly shaped, know that these are just a few of the problems that veneers can fix. There … Continued