Happy TMJ Awareness Month!
OUR JAWS GET a pretty constant workout between all the talking, chewing, and yawning we do, but those simple activities…
Sugar Is the Main Cause of Childhood Cavities
2 OUT OF EVERY 5 KIDS have at least one cavity by the time they finish elementary school, and the…
Family Dentist in Providence, RI | Caring for All Generations
When it comes to oral health, one size doesn’t fit all. The dental needs of each family member can vary significantly. From toddlers with baby teeth to grandparents with aging dental concerns, having a family dentist who can provide comprehensive care for all generations is invaluable. In Providence, Rhode Island, Maple Avenue Family Dentistry is committed…
Don’t Take Dental Advice From TikTok!
UNLESS THE DENTIST is an active TikTok user, it’s not a good idea to get dental health advice from social media. We’ve noticed a lot of…
Sealants Are a Protective Shield for Teeth
40% OF KIDS WILL have at least one cavity by the time they start school, usually due to…
What Exactly Are Dental Implants?
MODERN DENTISTRY IS incredible, including the modern dental implants we offer our patients in Providence. Tooth decay, accidents, and injuries that once would have left someone with a gap in their smile that they could never fill can now be treated so that everything looks and works about as good as new. In many cases,…
What Myths Has Modern Dentistry Debunked?
FOR AS LONG AS there have been people, there has been tooth decay, but people in past civilizations didn’t..
Is There a Wrong Way to Breathe?
“MOUTH-BREATHER” HAS made the rounds as an insult in recent years, but breathing primarily through the…
The Rotten Teeth of Shakespeare’s Time
WE CAN SEE a hint of the state of dental health in Shakespeare’s England from a sonnet in which he describes his lady love’s reeking breath. The…
Smile More to Boost Your Health!
YOU PROBABLY HEARD the line “it takes fewer muscles to smile than to frown” when you were growing up, but…