Waterbury Smiles Blog
Should Wisdom Teeth Be Removed? Your 06708 Dentist Answers
April 15, 2016
Wisdom teeth can be controversial because there are different schools of thought on whether or not they should be removed. Wisdom teeth are the last of your teeth to arrive, if they do come in. Many people are born without wisdom teeth, and for some people they become impacted, or stuck beneath the gum line. If wisdom teeth do erupt, or come in, sometimes there’s not enough space for them and they begin to crowd your other teeth. They also may be harder to keep clean because they are so far back in your mouth. Your 06708 dentist discusses wisdom teeth removal in Waterbury.
Pregnancy and Dental Work: What You Should Know
March 31, 2016
Is it safe to visit the dentist while pregnant? Yes. Dental care is not only safe for expectant mothers, it’s also highly recommended to protect the health of the mother and the baby. Read on for answers to some of the most common questions regarding pregnancy and the dentist from Dr. Marini and Dr. Mancini, your trusted dentist in Waterbury.
What Is Dental Bonding in Waterbury?
March 15, 2016
If you’ve got cracked, chipped, gapped or stained teeth, we know you’re probably interested in making some smile improvements. Did you know there’s an affordable, effective alternative to costly cosmetic and restorative treatments? It’s dental bonding in Waterbury, and it provides the subtle changes that make all the difference for your smile. Keep reading to learn more about this wonderful solution from the team at Waterbury Smiles!
Your Waterbury Dentist Can Relieve Dry Mouth
February 28, 2016
Dry mouth, or what is technically known as xerostomia, happens when you do not produce enough saliva. We need saliva to help keep our mouths clean and assist with digestion. Saliva also helps to prevent infection by keeping bacteria and fungi in check. If you don’t produce enough saliva, then your mouth can become dry, uncomfortable and more susceptible to infection. Fortunately, the family dentist Waterbury trusts, Dr. Marini or Dr. Mancini, have treatments for dry mouth.
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Missing Tooth Replacement in Waterbury
February 10, 2016
At Waterbury Smiles, your missing tooth or teeth can be replaced with either dental implants or crown and bridge therapy. Dr. Marini or Dr. Mancini will, of course, be able to help you determine the option that is best for you. Naturally, both dental implants and a crown and bridge have aspects that are pro and others that are con. Let’s take a look at some of the attributes of both.
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See Your Waterbury Dentist every Six Months for a Checkup
January 18, 2016
In keeping with the recommendation from the American Dental Association, Dr. Marini and Dr. Mancini would like to see you and each member of your family twice a year for a dental cleaning and exam in order to maintain optimal oral health. Aside from the fact that all of us at Waterbury Smiles enjoy seeing our patients, we also want to help you maintain your healthy teeth and gums and avoid dental problems. Your Waterbury family dentist is dedicated to helping you enjoy a lifetime of healthy smiles, so don’t forget to schedule your biannual dental checkups.
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Full-Mouth Reconstruction with the Waterbury Dentist
Fortunately, dentistry has a solution for almost every dental or oral health problem. Whether you are dealing with broken and missing teeth, diseased gums or crooked teeth and a misaligned bite, Drs. Marini and Mancini at Waterbury Smiles can help you have a beautiful smile and healthy mouth. For some of our patients, restoring dental health necessitates planning a number of different restorative and cosmetic procedures. We call this full-mouth reconstruction. With your input, the dentist Waterbury trusts will develop a treatment plan to fully restore your smile.
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Porcelain Veneers from your Waterbury Cosmetic Dentist
December 10, 2015
What happens when you smile? Do you beam and gladly share your happiness or do you struggle to keep your mouth closed so no one sees your damaged teeth? Or even worse—do you always use your hand to cover your smile? If this is you, then maybe you should consider covering your smile permanently. Porcelain veneers do just that. Made of dental porcelain or composite resin materials, porcelain veneers conceal the smile Mother Nature gave you and reveal the dazzling smile you want.
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Periodontal Therapy in Waterbury
December 4, 2015
At Waterbury Smiles, Dr. Marini, Dr. Mancini and their entire staff are not just dedicated to improving and enhancing your oral health. We’re also concerned about your overall health. Your mouth is part of a whole-body system. As such, we know that when we take of your teeth and gums we are also taking care of you. With this in mind, we pay close attention to the condition of your gums, because gum disease—also called periodontal disease—is a chronic bacterial infection that can threaten your overall well-being as well as your beautiful smile.
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A Guide to Brushing and Flossing from Your Family Dentist Waterbury
November 30, 2015
When it comes to taking care of smiles, the Waterbury Smiles dentists and team love getting to see patients twice a year for checkups and teeth cleanings, but without thorough, effective at-home hygiene, patients are unable to achieve and maintain optimal oral health. While most people know the basics (brush twice a day and floss once), there are a few key changes that can take any at-home hygiene routine from adequate to awesome.
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