Maple Avenue Family Dentistry is proud to relay that the Nayatt School 5K Run/Walk on March 24 was a great success! As our fourth year sponsoring the race, we were pleased to have a beautiful day and an exciting turnout! A big thank you to all of the other sponsors of the event. For those of you who flashed a pearly smile at our booth, check out the office bulletin board for pictures!

With college students soon returning home, consider booking an appointment to get those wisdom teeth taken out. The preventative extraction of wisdom teeth is encouraged to protect against damage to the adjacent teeth. Impacted teeth can be painful and lead to infection and more serious issues. In addition to the safe and effective removal of wisdom teeth, Dr. Bouffard also treats patients for periodontal, implant, and oral surgical procedures right here in the office. Seeking to replace a missing tooth or a worn denture and want to learn more about dental implants? Dr. Bouffard is available to discuss any questions or concerns you may have and is available for appointments on alternate Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

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Unsure of where to begin? Let Dr. Barone be your quarterback! Call today to book an initial appointment with Dr. Barone, one of Rhode Island Monthly’s Top Dentists. After a complete and thorough assessment, he can quickly team you up with the right professional to best suit your needs. Dr. Barone continues to have hours Monday through Friday.

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Please join us in congratulating Dr. Andrea Barone and Dr. James Goff for being recognized as two of Rhode Island Monthly’s Top Dentists! Maple Avenue Family Dentistry is becoming one of the leading practices in our area and is proud to provide a multitude of well-trained doctors, offering a number of procedures. With the addition of friendly and conscientious front desk personnel, hygenists, and assistants, we are a full-service dental practice. Unsure of where to begin? Let Dr. Barone be your quarterback! Book an initial appointment with him today; after you up with the right professional to best suit your needs. Dr. Barone continues to have hours Monday through Friday.

Dr. Robert Bouffard, a retired Naval Commander recently based in Newport, still travels all the way from his home in Maryland to regularly join forces with the team here at Maple Avenue Family Dentistry. Bringing his knowledge and expertise to Rhode Island, Dr. Bouffard treats patients for periodontal, implant, and oral surgical procedures. Among them is the extraction of wisdom teeth. Third molar teeth, or wisdom teeth, are the last to erupt in your mouth between the ages of 16 and 21. Without enough room to fully develop, they commonly affect other teeth, often becoming impacted in the jawbone and gum tissue.

When in doubt, take it out! Extraction of wisdom teeth is encouraged to prevent damage to the adjacent teeth. Impacted teeth can be painful and lead to infection and more serious issues, but not all problems related to third molars are painful or visible. Damage can occur without your being aware of it. In fact, it is estimated that about 85% of third molars will eventually need to be removed. Preventative removal usually results in much less complicated healing process. Wisdom tooth extractions are performed right here in the office. Dr. Bouffard is available to discuss any questions or concerns you may have and is available for appointments on alternate Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Dr. Seth Bozarth, general dentist, keeps the office bustling on alternate Saturdays and also sees patients on Monday mornings.

Dr. Christopher Napolitano, also a general dentist, sees patients on Monday afternoons and Thursdays.

Dr. James Goff, although semi-retired now, has hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. He also treats patients with sleep disorders. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with sleep apnea and is looking for alternative treatment, please call the office for a consulatation.

Dr. Paul Kaplan, our singing endodontist, still keeps Tuesday morning hours for root canal treatment.

Dr. Brad Turchetta and Dr. Michael Kacewicz, our orthodontic team, are also both preferred providers for Invisalign and Invisalign Teen. They are currently accepting patients on Tuesdays, offering full services for children and adults.

With New Years resolutions still ringing in our ears, many of our patients have a renewed focus on health and fitness. When thinking of our overall health, please remember the importance of oral hygiene. Along with brushing and flossing, proper nutrition will make the teeth and gums less susceptible to gum disease, bone loss, and tooth loss. Sealants, fluorides, and diagnostic x-rays are 3 other important ways to protect not only yout teeth, but the overall health of your body.

Toothy Tidbits:
• The second most common disease in the United States is tooth decay! The first is the common cold.
• Always replace a toothbrush after you have a cold, sore throat or infection. The bacteria stays on the toothbrush which can lead to reinfection.

Please Note: Additional parking is available in the lot across from Holy Angels Church. For those parking by the emergency room entrance, take elevator up to the second floor where our office is located.

Maple Avenue Family Dentistry is open 8 a.m. Monday through Saturday, with convenient evening hours. A dentist is always on call for emergencies. Most dental insurances are accepted.

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Dr. Robert Bouffard, our resident periodontist, has been with us more than a year and is offering extractions and periodontal procedures, including implants, grafts, deep cleanings, and surgery. Dr. Kaplan is still with us on Tuesday mornings to provide root canal therapy as well as a song and dance now and then. His sense of humor helps the medicine go down!

Dr. Chris Napolitano has joined us recently and is a graduate of NYU Dental School. He comes to us with a background of excellent dental laboratory skills he learned from his father at Precision Craft Dental Lab in Smithfield and will be helping us out with some additional evening hours.

Dr. Seth Bozarth will be joining us on Saturdays to offer full service dentistry, for those who have difficulty getting time out of work. He comes to us from The Newport Naval Base where he was teamed up with Dr. Bouffard for the last two years. We are pleased that Dr. Goff has been able to reduce his hours so he can pursue other interests. He continues to advance his skills through education and seminars. One of his most recent courses involves the treatment of sleep apnea and snoring; ask him about a simple Epworth evaluation form if you have questions about either of these issues.

Our most recent addition is environmentally friendly Digital X-rays. No more film packets or chemicals and less radiation for you. Ask your hygienist or chairside assistant to show you your next set of x-rays on the monitor. We are also offering procedures to brighten and straighten your teeth. Ask about ZOOM Bleaching and Invisalign.

DENTAL INSURANCE CHANGE If you have dental insurance, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU. As of March 1, 2010, Dr. Goff will be an Out-of-Network Provider. If you have Delta, Blue Cross, or Metlife Dental plans and you choose to schedule treatment with Dr. Goff, you may have additional copays. The front desk personnel can assist you with your questions and give estimates where appropriate. Dr. Barone, Dr. Napolitano, Dr. Bouffard, Dr. Kaplan, and Dr. Bozarth will continue as In-Network providers. Please do not hesitate to ask questions as we want to make this transition as smooth as possible for you and the front desk ladies. Name our newsletter. Next time you visit us leave us your suggestion or e-mail us at info@mapleavenuefamilydentistry.com. We will announce the winning title in our spring newsletter. The lucky patient will receive an Oral B SmartSeries 5000 electric toothbrush.

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