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Dr. Dental takes pride in being a comprehensive dental care provider. This is why we complement our high quality services, affordable treatments and friendly staff with a broad range of dental news and dental tips. Our dental blog is packed with important information that can benefit you and your whole family, ensuring that your next trip to one of our dental offices in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and New Jersey does not stretch your budget, consume your time or produce more aches and swelling.

How Dental Care Affects the Whole Body

How important is dental care for overall health? Probably more critical than you think. Many serious diseases and ailments are linked to poor dental care, including: Diabetes Lung and respiratory issues Arthritis, lupus, and other auto-immune disorders Cardiovascular disease Researchers think that the link between dental care and health is related to bacteria entering the ...

At-Home Dental Care Tips

Your dentists can’t take care of you and your family 24/7. At some point, you have to practice solid dental care habits at home to maintain healthy teeth and gums – the more consistent and disciplined the habits, the better. Two of the most common questions we receive at Dr. Dental are: What can I ...
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How to Prevent the 5 Most Common Childhood Dental Problems

What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the phrase “common childhood dental problems?” Cavities probably top the list – and for a good reason. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 20% of children ages 5 to 11 years old have at least one cavity.  But ...
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Five Signs of Gum Disease and How to Address Them

Do you know the signs of gum disease? Perhaps you aren’t even aware you have it. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), roughly 50% of all American adults over age 30 have some type of gum disease. Learning the symptoms to look out for will help you know how to ...
Five Signs of Gum Disease and How to Address Them
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