Attleboro Dental Group Blog

When experiencing a painful toothache, the first person most people call is their dentist. In some cases, they may even be able to schedule you for an emergency, same-day, evening, or weekend appointment and offer sedation to help keep you feeling comfortable and calm. But what happens when your problem requires the care of an expert? While a general dentist is well versed in caring for a variety of painful oral health issues, in some cases your smile may need the help of a specialist known as an endodontist. Here’s what they do, and how they can protect your teeth and alleviate your pain!

Are you missing teeth? You might be looking for ways to get the full smile you once had. As you do your research, dental implants might’ve stood out as the gold standard. They are an effective choice that has many benefits. That said, you might wonder if they are really safe to get. To help you feel confident choosing them, here are three reasons you shouldn’t worry.

Dental implant surgery is a reliable and effective way to restore missing teeth, but it’s natural to have questions after your procedure. Knowing what to expect during recovery can help you heal comfortably and protect your investment. Here are 4 of the most common post-operative questions patients ask.

If gum disease goes untreated for a long time, it can result in gum recession. This condition is characterized by the gums pulling away from the teeth, revealing their roots and leaving them vulnerable to attacks from harmful bacteria. Gum recession can be a serious problem, but fortunately, there’s a way for your periodontist to reverse its effects and restore your oral health: gum grafting.

Do you have a tooth that is causing you significant discomfort? This could mean that you are in need of root canal treatment. The good news is that this procedure isn’t like the depictions in movies and TV. With modern dental technology and anesthetics, you shouldn’t be able to feel any pain. However, you may want to consider going to an endodontist for this procedure instead of a general dentist. Continue reading to learn more about endodontists and why they are the best option for root canal treatment.

If you are suffering from receding gums due to periodontal disease, your teeth are at a greater risk of cavities, decay, and loss. One way to lower your risk of this happening and protect your smile is a procedure known as a gum graft. This treatment uses your own gum tissue from elsewhere in the mouth to cover the exposed roots of your teeth and keep them safe from further harm. Whether you’ve been scheduled to get a gum graft, or you’re simply curious about what this treatment entails, here’s a closer look at what you can expect during and after your procedure.

Though it’s only just started, 2026 may be making you feel old. A new year can force you to think about aging, the passage of time, etc.  Luckily enough, dental care could change with all that; cosmetic dentistry helps you look younger! A good treatment from your dentist would turn back the clock on your face, ensuring you seem much more vibrant. If you’d like more details, here are four ways cosmetic dental work would give you a younger face.

Being a teenager is hard enough. Add in things like social media, peer pressure, and general angst, and you’re often left with a perfect storm of insecurities. But what if your teen is self-conscious about their smile? While teaching them excellent oral hygiene practices early on can help boost their confidence when they open their mouth, if they have noticeable dental flaws that are making them feel anxious, cosmetic dentistry may be able to help. Here’s a closer look at a few popular treatments that are safe for teenage patients, and how they can help your high schooler look and feel their best!

While root canals are almost always successful, sometimes they don’t go as intended. A patient must basically “re-do” their care in those cases to ensure the best results. With all that said, just when would you need to get a root canal retreatment? Your North Attleboro dentist will gladly explain, so keep reading to learn why you’d redo a root canal, as well as how such retreatment works.

Have you been informed by your dentist that you need root canal treatment? Root canal treatment is used to alleviate discomfort and save teeth that have been damaged and would otherwise need to be extracted. There are all sorts of misinformation out there about root canals. There is even a myth that they can cause cancer. The good news is that this isn’t true. Continue reading to learn where this myth came from and the truth behind root canals.