Boston Smiles Dental FAQ's

 Dental offices are equipped with appropriate PPE to ensure the safety of patients and staff. Our dental personnel strictly adhere to guidelines from the CDC, OSHA, ADA, and MDS. Patients are kindly requested to adhere to new requirements, including wearing masks (only if sick) and undergoing temperature checks (if needed). For further information, please reach out to Boston Smiles directly. 

 Bleeding gums can be a sign of improper brushing or flossing techniques. Gum inflammation arises due to the buildup of plaque (a bacterial film) near the gum line. If left unchecked, this plaque can lead to gum disease (bleeding gums) or cavities. It is advisable to brush and floss at least twice daily and to schedule regular dental visits every six months. A healthy mouth forms the basis of overall bodily health.

Dental implants are metal screws that are placed in your bone as an anchorage for a crown or denture. They are made usually of titanium which is biocompatible with your body and attaches firmly to the bone without causing harm. Dental implants serve as a permanent solution for a missing tooth. Although most patients can receive dental implants without problems, there are some limitations depending on the quality of bone or certain health conditions. To find out more information, schedule a consultation with our periodontist.

Dental x-ray frequencies depend with your oral health. When there is high risk of caries, gum disease or pain, x-rays should be taken ideally once a year. For patients with very low risk of cavities, maintain excellent dental care and hygiene, x-rays can be spaced out to every two years or longer. There are some exceptions for when x-rays are necessary (if your insurance requires them for certain specific procedure, braces, implants, or to follow up normal growth of mixed dentition in children etc.) 

For further guidance on dental x-ray safety, please read the following link published by the American Dental Association:  https://www.ada.org/en/member-center/oral-health-topics/x-rays 

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that the first dental visit of a child should be by the first year birthday or six months after the first tooth appears in mouth. Baby teeth usually erupt around six months of age but this can be earlier or later. As babies grow and they start giving their first steps, It is not uncommon to have accidents like falling or banging their mouth against an object causing them to hurt their teeth. If you have an emergency, contact us as soon as possible!

At Boston Smiles we care about your concerns. If you have any questions please send us an email and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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