It’s natural to want a beautiful, stunning smile. Having a great smile does a lot for your life. Namely, it helps improve your self-esteem and confidence. If you know you have a great smile, you’re more likely to use it in social situations. But if you don’t have a great smile, it’s easy to feel discouraged. How can you effectively... read more »

Flossing is one of the best things you can do to keep your oral health at the right levels. From cleaning teeth to removing plaque, it’s an indispensable part of your oral health routine. Most people strike out in the flossing department, though, because they either don’t do it regularly or don’t do it at all. Today, we’ll go over... read more »

Whether you got it knocked out during an intense basketball game, or you tripped and hit the sidewalk particularly hard, a knocked-out tooth presents a lot of questions. Like, what do you do with it? And can you get it put back in? There are a few different options you have to deal with your knocked-out teeth. Dr. David Solomon,... read more »

Does your jaw cause you intense pain or becomes stiff throughout the day? Do you hear noises your jaw makes as you move it? If this sounds like you, you could be experiencing temporomandibular joint disorder, which needs to be addressed and treated to reduce your pain and restore the health of your jaw. That is why, our dentists, Dr.... read more »

Do you know how to keep your smile healthy and happy as you age? If not, you have come to the right blog! Your oral health is essential, and by keeping it in check, you can keep your teeth strong and healthy throughout your life. Our dental experts, Dr. Joseph Solomon, and Dr. Jared Solomon with Solomon & Wright Associates,... read more »

Many foods can both strengthen your teeth and weaken your teeth. Many people know and understand that foods and sweets like sugars can damage your teeth. However, did you know some foods can keep your oral health happy? Well, it’s true! Our dentists, Dr. Joseph Solomon and Dr. Jared Solomon with Solomon & Wright Associates, P.C. in Melrose, Massachusetts, care about... read more »

If you are suffering from persistent dental discomfort, you could be experiencing one of the common signs of a cavity affecting your tooth enamel. We encourage you to visit the dentist every six months to receive important dental checkups to detect any cavities before they deeply affect the tooth enamel and reach the vulnerable inner structures of the tooth. Visiting... read more »

  Caring for your smile often includes a risk assessment to determine if any dental damage is occurring. In many cases, you may be suffering from oral health ailments such as gum disease and not even know it. Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, occurs when there is an infection of your gums. To determine if the disease is... read more »

  If you wish to drastically enhance the look of a tooth, there are numerous treatments to consider. One highly effective option that tends to be popular is dental bonding. Dental bonding applies materials directly to the surfaces of teeth that are tooth-colored in appearance, so they will blend in easily. With a dental bond, you can effectively treat a... read more »

Although medications are often not needed for your oral health care, many procedures may require their use to help treat pain and assist with recovery time. For a better understanding of the basics of medications and oral health, listed below are some important facts about them: - One of the most commonly experienced side effects of medications is dry mouth,... read more »