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Summer won’t be officially over for several weeks, so you still might have summer plans in the works. Perhaps you’re still gearing up for a summer vacation, a camping trip, or another BBQ or two before the summer is out. You may still have that big summer project looming – cleaning out the garage or finishing remodeling a room. Whatever your summer plans, don’t forget your smile! ...

With summer here, it’s important that you keep yourself hydrated, whether you’re doing yard work or playing a game of tennis with friends. But did you know that water is important for more than just your body? Drinking enough water also keeps your mouth and teeth healthy. It reduces tooth stains, helps wash away bacteria that leads to decay and gum disease, and helps create saliva. Take a ...

Here at Contemporary Dentistry and Implantology, we offer comprehensive services to repair and beautify your smile. That’s true regardless of your problem. One such service our patients have appreciated is the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique. You might have read a little about this if you took our quiz last month. Today, we want to go into more detail about this revolutionary technique that ...

Gum recession is not something to ignore. Your gums play an important part in keeping your teeth healthy and secure. But gum disease, genetics, and poor brushing habits can result in your gum tissue slowing moving away from your teeth. In the past, our only solution was to graft synthetic or donor gum tissue into your mouth. We can now offer the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique. This ...

Father’s Day is fast approaching! If you’re still struggling with what to get Dad for his special day, then we’ve got a suggestion for you. Give him a smile makeover for Father’s Day! You heard right – a new smile from Contemporary Dentistry & Implantology in Peabody, MA could be just what he needs. With so many cosmetic options to choose from, our talented dentists can give dear ...

If your teeth are chipped, cracked, stained, or have other cosmetic issues, dental bonding is a simple and affordable solution. This procedure, typically done in just one dental visit and without anesthesia required, uses a tooth-colored composite resin material to cover blemishes and give the teeth a natural, flawless appearance. Dental bonding is a faster and less expensive alternative to ...

When walking away from a job interview, you hope that your skills speak for themselves. However, that’s not all that speaks for you. Did you know that a large majority of Americans make snap judgments based on your smile? It’s not something that we only see in our Peabody, MA dentist office. Your smile tells a story. Whether that story is true or false is sometimes unclear, but the story ...

As dental professionals, we confess to being a bit baffled as to why the root canal procedure has become basically synonymous with a particularly painful and unpleasant experience. It could be that it developed its reputation before the advent of modern techniques. Or perhaps it’s because people who need root canals tend to already be in pain due to infection. Regardless, we are here to ...

Have you lost a tooth or teeth and are unhappy with your appearance as a result? Or perhaps you have dentures or another sort of non-implant restoration and have found they just do not hold up. Dentistry has seen some major advancements in recent decades, including in teeth-replacement options. Conventional types of artificial teeth like bridges and dentures still have their place in ...

World Oral Health Day is observed annually on March 20th to spread awareness about good dental hygiene and shine a spotlight on the connection between oral health and overall well-being. And nowhere is that connection more apparent than in your gums. As research increasingly confirms, periodontal disease is closely linked to systemic problems like heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and even ...