Bruxism is a common oral condition that affects most people at some point in their lives. The two main characteristics of this condition are the grinding of teeth and clenching of the jaw. Grinding and clenching usually occurs while a person is sleeping and occasionally while awake. Bruxism is one of the most common known […]
HAVE YOU EVER FELT a painful jolt through your teeth when you bite into ice cream or take a sip of hot coffee? If so, then you’re familiar with the woes of tooth sensitivity, and you’re not alone. More than half of adults age 20-50 experience some degree of sensitivity, and children’s teeth can be […]
Many well meaning pet owners assume that furry friends don’t need dental care like we do. After all, animals can’t exactly brush their teeth, and that doesn’t seem to be a problem for them. However, it turns out that our pets’ teeth are very different than the teeth of wild animals. And they need our […]
Dr. Steven Spitz’s morning patient had an aching tooth and was desperately in need of a root canal. She didn’t have her usual appetite and was pacing back and forth trying not to focus on the pain. The staf gave her anesthesia and made her comfortable while Spitz and his team took x-rays and began […]
OUR TEETH ARE pretty amazing, and there’s a lot they can do. They chew our food, they provide structural support for the lower third of our faces, they help us speak clearly, and they give us our beautiful smiles. However, many people also find other uses for their teeth, which can be harmful. Teeth are […]
In its original form, botulinum toxin or Botox is widely known as a cosmetic solution to address fine lines and wrinkles. It is less widely known that Botox can also be used in many dental procedures. It provides relief from jaw pain, helps to retrain muscles around the mouth and as an enhancement to many […]
Working in the dental industry, one of our favorite things to see is our patient’s smiling faces. So today, we thought we’d celebrate those smiles we love so much by sharing some of our favorite quotes about smiling! Smile For Yourself “Lighten up, just enjoy life, smile more, laugh more, and don’t get so worked […]
Boston — Dr. Steven D. Spitz is a man of all seasons — especially the baseball season. Dr. Spitz, the founder of Smileboston Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry, has been a baseball fan ever since his little league days, and a Red Sox fan since he moved to Massachusetts when he was 18 years old. Now […]
We’ve all been there — sitting in the middle of a job interview or a first date and realizing that our breath is far from minty fresh. Even when everything else is going well, bad breath can be enough to ruin your confidence and sour a good experience. So why do we get bad […]
Did you know that 58% of Americans say they only go to the dentist once a year? Most people underestimate the effect your oral health has on your overall health. Dr. Spitz had the pleasure of contributing to insider.com’s article on “11 Signs it’s time to go to the dentist“. If you show any of […]
