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Is Your Mouth Ready for Valentine’s Day?

Valentine’s Day is here and your friends at Smileboston Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry want to make sure that you don’t scare away your Valentine with bad breath. Halitosis, more commonly referred to as bad breath, is thought to affect over 80 million Americans. According to a study conducted by Match.com, bad breath is among the […]

Oral Health & Weight Loss Go Hand in Hand

When embarking on a new weight loss journey, you probably have your skinny jeans in mind, not your teeth. However, a healthy lifestyle is the best prevention for illness and chronic disease. And the good choices you’re making positively affect your body, your overall health, and also your smile! Congratulations on Making Better Food Choices […]

5 Signs of Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease—an infection of the gums—can be a severe problem if left untreated, causing a number of issues ranging from gum recession to an increased risk of heart disease. Fortunately, regular dental checkups may reveal the disease early so you can take the necessary steps to protect your gums. However, the experts at Smileboston Cosmetic […]

What’s on Tap in 2018

Happy New Year (albeit a bit belated) from Smileboston Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry! A new year marks a new beginning, which is why so many of us make New Year’s resolutions. If there’s something we want to change or to accomplish, a fresh year seems like the perfect time to start. So here at the […]

Men’s Oral Health

MAINTAINING GOOD ORAL HEALTH is crucial for everyone, but that can mean different things for men and women. That’s why the team at Smileboston Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry has put together a handy list of concerns men should particularly watch out for, as well as some tips for keeping your teeth and gums healthy and clean! […]

Dairy Free Alternatives to Calcium

Calcium and milk go together like fluoride and toothpaste. And just like fluoride, calcium is essential to our overall oral health. How Calcium Benefits Your Oral Health We know that calcium is the main component of our teeth and jaw bones, but our mouths are also made up of gum tissue, muscles, nerves, and blood […]

3 Ways Pregnancy Can Affect Your Teeth

Pregnancy is an exciting time but it also causes a variety of hormonal changes that may impact a woman’s oral health. That’s why it’s important to understand the conditions pregnant women might be most susceptible to and how to prevent them. Smileboston Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry has provided general and cosmetic dentistry services in the […]

Diabetes and Oral Health

The American Diabetes Association estimates that 23.1 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes (whether it be type 1, type 2, or gestational). At least another 7 million remain undiagnosed, and that doesn’t include the additional millions who are considered pre-diabetic. But what does diabetes have to do with oral health? A lot, actually. Diabetes And Gum […]

Discover the Benefits of Laser Dentistry

Thanks to modern advancements in the field of dentistry, a variety of procedures are now easier and more comfortable than ever. Smileboston Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry, an industry leader in dental innovation and technology, uses the Waterlase® dental laser to greatly improve the patient experience. Here are just some of the benefits laser dentistry offers. […]

Nail Biting & Oral Health

We call suspenseful books and movies “nail-biters,” but the habit of nail biting itself has less exciting connotations. The most obvious consequence is torn, uneven nails, and in particularly severe cases, nails that become dramatically shortened and deformed over time. This alone would be enough of a reason to discourage the habit, but far more […]