Did you know the foods you eat can effect your overall oral health? Just the way the rest of your body responds to a healthy diet, your oral health can also be negatively or positively impacted. Below is a list of the helpful and the not so...
Read MoreWhy are baby teeth important?
During dental cleanings for children in Manchester at CT Family Dentistry, parents often ask me this question. Most people think baby teeth aren’t very important because they are going to fall out anyway. You may be surprised to learn that there...
Read MoreBehind the Scenes: Scheduling My Dental Appointment
If you’ve ever called your dentist trying to schedule a last minute hygiene (cleaning) appointment, you may have noticed it can be difficult to secure a time that is convenient for you. It can be frustrating, but it may help to learn why...
Read MoreCrowded Front Teeth: What Are My Options?
So, your front teeth are crowded huh? And you just don’t like them. What are you going to do? What are your options? This is a common dilemma in dentistry. Here at our cosmetic dentist in Manchester, one of our main goals is to help patients...
Read More“It’s Only a Cleaning!”
This was a funny shirt that a great patient at our wore into the office a little while ago. Classic shirt, it made me laugh. But in all seriousness, how many people are there out there who like going to the dentist in Manchester? Not that...
Read MoreWhat Is Invisalign and How Does It Work?
Something I hear on almost a daily basis is, “I didn’t wear my retainer after braces, and now my teeth have shifted.” Well guess what? I’m personally in the same boat. I hated wearing braces and wasn’t great at cleaning around those terrible...
Read MoreRoot Canal: If my nerve is dead, why does it hurt?!
Before getting into the specific mechanisms of a root canal in Manchester, it is important to have a basic understanding of the root canal system. Each tooth has a portion above the gumline, known as the crown (clinical crown). Beneath your gums...
Read MoreWhat is Periodontal Disease?
Periodontal disease is an infection, which affects the tissue and bone around your teeth. It is caused by plaque, which contains bacteria that can irritate and inflame your gums. Inflamed gums pull away from your teeth creating areas where...
Read MoreCT Family Dentistry in Montreal!
Is it Spring yet? Upon taking the trek up to Canada last week, all of us at CT Family Dentistry kept asking each other this very question. Not only were we driving 6 hours north, but we were also taking the plunge into single digit weather in a...
Read MoreAm I Grinding My Teeth?
Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night or in the morning with sore teeth or a sore jaw? If the answer is yes, then you may be grinding your teeth unconsciously while you sleep. This is a common condition we see in our dental cleanings in...
Read More5 Ways You Know You Can Trust Your Dentist
When it comes to any dental or medical treatment, one of the most important qualities to look for in a provider (along with experience) is trust. Not only are you investing time and money into your treatment, but you want to make sure that...
Read MoreHow to Utilize Your Dental Insurance
With the new year underway, don’t you think it’s time for a real New Year’s resolution? Good oral health and dental hygiene can help to prevent tooth decay, gum disease, and even bad breath. Why not make this the year you get back on track with...
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