Wayland Dental Blog

When people think of treatments like Invisalign, their mind typically shifts to the cosmetic benefits of a straighter smile. They think of how meeting new people or smiling for photos becomes easier because they know their smile is more attractive. However, the benefits of Invisalign don’t end there. In fact, there are many health benefits of removing gaps and fixing your crooked teeth.

To learn how Invisalign can make brushing easier, prevent future teeth from fracturing, and help you avoid jaw pain, keep reading about Invisalign in Wayland!

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Have you recently undergone surgery but also need dental treatments performed? Do you have an ongoing condition that compromises your immune system? If so, you probably heard your dentist in Wayland talk about antibiotic prophylaxis. If you haven’t, you’ll want to keep reading.

Your dentist always does his best to ensure your treatments go as smoothly as possible, regardless of any conditions you may have. While it’s not needed particularly often, it’s very important that he takes precautions when necessary. Today, we’ll learn what this process is and who can benefit most from it prior to dental treatments.

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As you watch your little one grow, there will be several milestones that you’ll want to take note of, like the first time he or she walks, says ‘mommy’ or loses a primary tooth. You value these precious moments because they document your child’s healthy development. In an effort to be as informed as you can about his or her oral care, you want to know what age tooth loss should start at, so that you can make sure that everything is on schedule. Thankfully, your family dentist in Wayland has the answers you’re looking for as you read on!

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One of the many things that parents are good at is worrying. Those gray hairs are practically inevitable when you have carefree little ones running around. You worry about them tripping and falling at the park, you worry about them when they stay late at school for a function, and you even worry about their smile and its health.

Thankfully, your dentist in Wayland can take some of that stress off your back when it comes to your child’s teeth and gums. With effective preventive services, like dental sealants, you and your family dentist can work together to keep your child’s smile in excellent condition over the years. Learn more about dental sealants in this week’s blog post.

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If you use mouthwash now, it’s probably just to make your breath a little fresher for longer—but this isn’t the only upside to using mouthwash. In fact, your dentist highly recommends using mouthwash, especially if you have oral health conditions that could use an antimicrobial boost (help killing off bad dental bacteria).

Learn more about mouthwash, which types are best for you, and when to use it in this week’s blog post from your dentist in Wayland.

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Think about your day to day life and schedule. Sometimes, just thinking about it can be stressful! However, as overwhelming as life can get sometimes, it’s best to learn how to manage your stress because the stress can cause concerns for your body—even your smile.

Teeth grinding is one of those conditions that can be catalyzed by stress. Thankfully, your dentist in Wayland is here to help you treat teeth grinding before it develops into more dental problems. Learn more in this week’s blog post.

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When you look down at your child smiling up at you, your heart melts each and every time! Those pearly whites are too cute to not fall for. If you want to keep your little one’s smile in great shape both health wise and aesthetically, you should become familiar with children’s dentistry and how important preventive care is. That’s why your dentist in Wayland is here to share a few facts about children’s oral health in this weeks’ blog post!

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Being pregnant is a great experience for many people, but it can be challenging on the body—even your mouth. That’s right, being pregnant could affect your oral health. So much so that your dentist in Wayland will consider you a high-risk patient during your pregnancy. Learn more about how to care for your smile properly while conceiving and why it’s so important to meet with your dentist regularly.

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Did you know that November is National Diabetes Awareness Month? November 14th is World Diabetes Day. With these two major periods of time among us, your dental team shouldn’t be able to simply ignore the fact that 29.1 million people living in the United States alone have diabetes. Why? Diabetes can be directly correlated to oral health.

In honor of Dr. Fredrick Banting, the co-discoverer of insulin back in 1921, dentists and health practitioners alike draw awareness on his birthday (November 14^th) to try to halt the progress of the disease. Your periodontist in Wayland is here to shed light on the correlation between oral health and diabetes.

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Do you have serious dental issues that need to be addressed? Does the inconvenience of knowing that you’ll be bounced around from specialist to specialist with referrals stop you from receiving the care your smile desperately needs? If you choose to visit Wayland Dental, we have all you need under one roof. Instead of googling “dentist near me” every time a new dental problem pops up, visit a practice where dentists and specialists work together under one roof to serve patients the comprehensive care they need.

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