If you are looking for extra protection from cavities for your child’s teeth or your own, ask our dentist about dental sealants in Kingston, New Hampshire. What are dental sealants? Dental sealants are a plastic coating that is painted onto the chewing surfaces of the back teeth to help prevent cavities. Why are dental sealants used? The molars and premolars... read more »
Sometimes a minor deviation in the alignment of two or more of your teeth can start to affect a single tooth’s enamel layer. As the years grind by the excess wear and tear on a non-occlusal surface can cause dental attrition. As healthy tooth enamel is lost, the new area could be susceptible to collecting bacterial deposits which could lead... read more »
There are many things that can harm your smile, particularly what you expose your teeth to every single day – food and drinks. Of course, your teeth were built for eating, and you have to consume nutrients to survive. It’s what you eat and drink that matters. So let’s talk about the foods you want to avoid. Sugary treats like... read more »
The newest popularity trend in dentistry lies with interdental cleaners. Interdental cleaners are oral health care tools used to clean between teeth, and one of the most popular available is a water flosser. Although cleaning your smile with a beam of water has been around for a long time, water flossers are now available for public use and can be... read more »
While some people are comfortable with, and even look forward to their dental visits, there are some who may feel anxious, or even fearful about an upcoming dental appointment. Fear of the dentist can be a feeling of anxiety or a dental phobia. There are different reasons why people are uncomfortable, or even afraid when it comes to the dentist.... read more »
When is the last time you thought about your tongue? Despite the fact that we constantly use it for speaking, tasting food and sealing envelopes, we often forget to clean our tongue when we are brushing our teeth. Your tongue is home to bacteria, and even food particles. Because of that, the tongue can also be the cause of bad... read more »
As dental technology has advanced over the years, the options for treating different dental problems have increased to give patients more choices when it comes to addressing their needs. One such option is tooth-colored, or composite fillings. Composite fillings are made from powdered glass and an acrylic blended into a resin. There are two distinct advantages to composite fillings. The... read more »
Cavities are no joke. In fact, they can affect your overall oral health. That is why it's important to get them treated as soon as you know you have them. At the early stages of development, Dr. Vera Matshkalyan can eliminate the decay and treat the tooth with a dental filling. However, if it's not treated early enough, other treatments... read more »
If you want your smile to continue to shine, consider a cosmetic procedure at our office. Keep your smile spectacular with the cosmetic dentistry treatment your smile desires. The best treatments for cosmetic dentistry include: - Dental bridges fill out your smile by replacing missing teeth and filling in the gaps left behind. - Dental implants replace missing teeth with... read more »
If you are interested in fighting your bad breath, then we have exciting news for you! Our team here at Kingston Family Dental in Kingston, New Hampshire, cares about your oral health, which is why we have provided you this basic insight on how to fight your bad breath, also known as halitosis. Halitosis is a condition that keeps bacteria... read more »