Show Your Friends You Care—Share!
If you’re a satisfied Winchester Dental patient, tell your friends about us for the win! Care to Share is an easy way to save money on your dental visits.
Read MoreOur Winter Teeth Whitening Special is Back!
Valentine’s Day is coming! Show yourself the love with this special teeth whitening offer when you choose in-home or take-home treatment!
Read MoreThe Dangers of Tooth Decay and How to Protect Yourself
Did you know that tooth decay is the most prevalent chronic health condition in children? For adults, only the common cold occurs more frequently than tooth decay. However, unlike a common cold, which quickly produces noticeable symptoms, tooth decay often begins and develops unnoticed. By the time you realize there’s a problem, your teeth are already breaking down—and worse, you’re in pain. Here’s what to know so you can protect your teeth.
Read MoreWhat to Know About Dental Plaque
Dental plaque is an issue we can avoid through cleaning our teeth properly. But exactly what is it, how does it develop, and what happens if we don’t get rid of it? Here are the sticky facts.
Read MoreThree Tips to Maximize Your Holiday Wellness
Your wellness is always important, and holiday hustle and bustle can especially affect it. Here are three tips to help you maximize your mind and body health (including your oral health!) during this busy time of year.
Read MoreCanker Sore or Cold Sore? Here’s the Difference
At one time or another, many of us have experienced a painful canker sore or cold sore. Sometimes, the appearance and symptoms of each are similar, making it difficult to know how to treat the symptoms most effectively. If you develop a sore in or on your mouth, here’s how to tell what’s happening.
Read MoreDr. Richardson Completes Dental Implants Fellowship
As part of her commitment to continuing education, Kelly Richardson, DDS has recently completed a year-long implant fellowship with the NYU School of Dentistry and online dental education site Dental XP. “I don’t want patients to be scared when they hear the word implants,” she says. “Implant placement is certainly a process, but if you have missing teeth, it’s the best way to replace your teeth for proper function and good quality of oral health afterwards.”
Read MoreUse Your Toothbrush Like a Champion with These 11 Tips
What’s the best way to hold your toothbrush? Is an electric toothbrush more effective than a regular one? How long should you brush? These are all great questions! Here are the best practices of toothbrushing.
Read MoreIs Oil Pulling Good for Your Teeth?
Oil pulling is a traditional oral health practice with origins in ancient India. In recent years, this practice has received significant media coverage regarding its reported health benefits—among them, removal of harmful bacteria from the mouth. Are the health claims true? Just what does oil pulling involve? Should you try it? Here’s what you’ll want to know.
Read MoreHow to Protect Your Teeth If You’re Vegan
Whether your diet is vegan, vegetarian, or includes meat, science shows that eating plenty of plant-based foods is necessary for optimal health. But if you follow a vegan diet (or are considering doing so), which nutrients could you be missing? What do you need for a healthy mouth and teeth? Here’s what to know—and do.
Read MoreSeptember Special on Dental Crowns!
Students are back in school, and it’s a great time to focus on YOU. We can help! From now until September 30, 2019, get $100 off any crown at Winchester Dental.
Read MoreIs Vaping Bad for Me?
While vaping was once believed to be an acceptable alternative to smoking regular tobacco cigarettes, there is new evidence that this practice presents its own serious health risks. Moreover, in August 2019, the CDC confirmed the first-ever death caused by vaping.
Read MoreYour Teen’s Oral Health Habits: Helpful or Harmful?
Your teen’s oral health habits play a major role when it comes to a great smile, a healthy mouth, and overall health. Daily flossing and twice-daily brushing are a great start—and as always, there’s much more you should know.
Read MoreLove Chewing Ice? Why You Should Stop, AND See Your Doctor Promptly
If you love chewing ice, you’re not alone. Many people find that chewing ice helps them to deal with stress, ease the effects of dry mouth, lose weight, or stop smoking. Chewing ice might seem to be an acceptable coping method, but it can harm your teeth in other ways, and ice cravings may also be a symptom of a more serious health issue.
Read MoreThe Best Oral Health Habits for Your Young Child
Your child can begin a path to good oral health during early childhood, with your supervision and positive modeling. All oral habits—good and bad—affect the way children’s teeth, jaws, faces, and overall health develop. Here are answers to nine important questions you may have about your child’s oral health habits.
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