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Brush, floss your way to a healthier brain

We all know that good oral health habits, like flossing and brushing, are associated with a stunning smile. Now, New York University-led analysis suggests that brushing and flossing also protect against cognitive impairment and dementia. Research published in The Journal of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (JADMA) assessed 14 studies on tooth loss and cognitive impairment, which spanned 34,000-plus adults (including around 4,700 cases of decreased cognitive function). Researchers found: Adults with greater tooth loss were 1.48 times more likely to have cognitive problems than those with minimal tooth loss. Adults with more tooth loss also had 1.28 times higher … Continue reading “Brush, floss your way to a healthier brain”

When Are Dental Extractions Necessary?

Teeth do not always need to be extracted. Even when you think your tooth cannot be saved, there are many ways for a dentist to do just that. However, there are instances where your tooth might need to be extracted, and you are not alone. Extractions are one of the most common procedures performed by any dentist anywhere in the United States. If you feel like your tooth may need to be extracted, and you are in Boston, Massachusetts, you should drop in and see Dr. Anjum A. Ansari and her skilled team. We welcome you to come in and … Continue reading “When Are Dental Extractions Necessary?”

Regular dental check-ups in Boston, MA support a healthy lifestyle

Think of regular dental check-ups at our Boston, MA office like how you might think of a tune-up for your car. Routine maintenance is necessary to keep your vehicle working its best and looking more like it did when you first drove it off of the lot. The health of your teeth, gums, and other oral structures is the “engine” that powers your overall health, wellbeing, and quality of life. Visits scheduled at least once every six months allow Dr. Anjum A. Ansari to evaluate the condition of the entire oral cavity and connected structures. Her advanced knowledge and sophisticated … Continue reading “Regular dental check-ups in Boston, MA support a healthy lifestyle”

Tooth-colored fillings in Boston MA blend in with the rest of your smile

A natural and healthy tooth is white. The tooth material doesn’t irritate the gums. Over time, the natural tooth doesn’t produce dark discoloration at the gumline. The tooth withstands the forces placed on it from grinding down food and other functions. Natural teeth don’t erode health; rather, they sustain wellness by supporting proper chewing function and digestion. Tooth-colored fillings in Boston, MA at Anjum A. Ansari, D.M.D. General & Cosmetic Dentistry check off all of these “boxes,” which represent characteristics of healthy natural teeth. Composite resin: Replicating more than natural tooth color When small holes or cavities erode the structure … Continue reading “Tooth-colored fillings in Boston MA blend in with the rest of your smile”

Same-day dental crowns in Boston, MA … for unsurpassed convenience, comfort, cosmetic appeal

Silicon Valley doesn’t have a “corner” on technological innovation. Boston regularly tops the list of tech capitals. After all, we’ve got MIT and Route 128 (the “tech corridor”) right in our backyard. Anjum A. Ansari, D.M.D. General and Cosmetic Dentistry is also your destination for “high-tech” dentistry; advanced dental technologies are more than the “shiny object of the moment.” Processes that leverage tech advancements, such as same-day dental crowns in Boston MA at Dr. Ansari’s office, provide many substantial advantages over their earlier-generation, “manual” counterparts. They are quickly becoming the better and accepted way to maintain and restore the beauty … Continue reading “Same-day dental crowns in Boston, MA … for unsurpassed convenience, comfort, cosmetic appeal”

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