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Detergent Foods: Clean your teeth while you eat!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 15, 2022.
Did you know that there are certain foods you can eat which help to clean your teeth? We call them "detergent foods." In dentistry we look at the impact of
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Does smoking affect oral health?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 11, 2022.
By now, everyone knows that smoking is bad for you. But the truth is its broad-reaching health effects are not all known by everyone. This is especially true of oral
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Aging and Oral Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 08, 2022.
As you age, it becomes even more important to take good care of your teeth and dental health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately one-fourth of
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Thirsty? We Have Some Ideas on Tap
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 04, 2022.
No, we don’t mean the latest foamy offering from your favorite microbrewery. When you’re thirsty, one of the best options available is literally at your fingertips—tap water, straight from your
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Oral Diseases and How You Can Avoid Them
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 01, 2022.
While modern dental science has made remarkable advances in treating oral diseases, prevention is always better than cure. To keep our mouth, gums, and teeth their healthiest, there are some
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Endodontic Surgery: Is There a Dress Code?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 28, 2022.
If you’re scheduled for endodontic surgery at our Lexington, Massachusetts office in the near future, you probably have a lot of very important questions:
Will it help? An endodontist has the
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Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 25, 2022.
All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over
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Help! My gums hurt when I floss!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 21, 2022.
By no stretch is it rare for your gums to hurt during and after flossing. Even some bleeding is to be expected. This is especially true if you have not
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What is a water pick and do I need one?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 18, 2022.
Water picks, sometimes called “oral irrigators,” make an excellent addition to your regular home care regimen of brushing and flossing. Especially helpful to those who suffer from periodontal disease and
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Symptoms That Could Mean You Need a Root Canal
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 14, 2022.
Every tooth packs a lot of layers in a very small area. The outer, visible part of our tooth, the crown, is covered in protective enamel, and the lower root
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Should Adults Continue Fluoride Treatments?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 11, 2022.
Many adults wonder if they should continue to receive fluoride treatments. Our team at Lexington Endodontics wants to set the record straight about the usefulness of fluoride treatment for adults.
There
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October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 07, 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
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Year-End Insurance Reminder
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 04, 2022.
the doctor, as well as our team at Lexington Endodontics, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the year
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Endodontic Treatments
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 30, 2022.
An endodontist is a dentist who specializes in the pulp, or inside of the tooth. Endodontic treatment, also known as root canals, addresses any inflammation or infection that occurs in
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Oral-Systemic Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 27, 2022.
Oral-systemic health is the idea that oral health is a critical and interconnected component to a patient’s overall health and well-being. Studies show that people who have poor oral health
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Planning Your Vegetarian Diet with Your Oral Health in Mind
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 23, 2022.
If you’ve been following a vegetarian or vegan diet, you know that there’s much more to living a healthy life than simply avoiding meat products. Making sure your diet includes
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