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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 ...

Let’s face it: when it comes to your smile, the teeth are the stars and the gums are the supporting player. But, just like a secondary character in a movie can play a critical role, your gums are just as important to the health and function of your mouth as your pearly whites. Your gums are made of tissue that should be pink, firm, and tight against the base of your teeth. They hold the ...

February is Gum Disease Awareness Month, a time designated to raise awareness about this widespread and potentially serious condition. The Centers for Disease Control says about fifty percent of Americans over the age of thirty have some form of periodontal disease, and seventy percent of Americans over the age of 65 are afflicted. Left untreated, this inflammatory condition can lead to ...