Every year at this time we like to encourage our patients to review the amount remaining on their annual dental benefit. According to the National Association of Dental Plans, only 2.8% of people with dental plans reach or exceed, their plan’s annual maximum. This means that millions of people miss out each year on optimizing… Read More
Welcome to our first video blog! In partnership with our neighbor and friend just across the street in Tewksbury at Shawsheen Animal Hospital we have put together an informative and fun video to teach you more about periodontal disease, also known as gum disease. If you’ve ever had sore, red or bleeding gums, or you’ve… Read More
If you think fizzy water, sparkling flavored water, and even “healthy sports drinks” are not harmful to your teeth you might want to think again! A lot of these beverages are acidic in nature, or have a low pH, and this is linked to their erosive potential. In 2016 an American Dental Association sponsored study… Read More
April is Oral Cancer Awareness month and Tewksbury Dental Associates wants to be sure you know some important facts about it! The survival rate for oral cancer is nearly 90% if it is caught early. Oral cancer includes cancer of the lips, tongue, mouth, and throat. Our doctors and hygienists are trained to spot anything… Read More
We spend a lot of time at TDA talking amongst ourselves about “patient experience.” Most dental offices do. There are many factors we have to consider that contribute to a quality experience including comfort, quality dentistry, comprehensive treatment options onsite, the latest technology, empathy for all of our patients, oral health education, convenient… Read More
February is Children’s Dental Health Awareness Month and we have been making an extra effort this month to bring information to parents about the importance of regularly scheduled dental care for kids. Teaching good brushing and home care habits, eating a healthy balanced diet, and proactively caring for kids’ teeth by bringing them in for… Read More
Recently someone asked me, “what is the best thing a patient has ever said to me?” While we all appreciate praise and a good review of our work, honestly for me the best thing about my job is seeing the look on a patient’s face when they look in the mirror for the first time… Read More
Have you ever heard the phrase “teeth in a day”, or “same day crowns”? At Tewksbury Dental Associates we have the skills and technology in our office to deliver both of these advanced services to our patients. The placement of dental implants to restore missing or damaged teeth provides a permanent solution that is designed… Read More
Tewksbury Dental Associates will be sponsoring the local charity Neighbors in Need again this year through the Zero Waste Day event being held at the Wynn Middle School parking lot on Saturday, September 23, from 9am to 1pm. Each year approximately 500 drive-thru donors participate in Zero Waste Day saving tons of usable items from… Read More
August 2017 marks the one year anniversary of our move and all the advancements we’ve achieved over that time in our new office at 1438 Main Street. With our guiding principles of “passion for dentistry, compassion for people,” we have created the ultimate dental experience for our patients. With digital advances including 3D digital imaging,… Read More
