Mass Ave Dental

Visit a dentist if you have any of these issues or see your child having trouble chewing or complaining of soreness: Mouth sores Jaw pain Redness Swollen face or gums Tooth sensitivity Broken teeth Dry mouth Bleeding gums Bad breath or a bad taste in your mouth Getting checked out right away prevents more serious problems and infections.

Medical and dental experts study the use of X-rays and set limits for their safety. Your dentist should take as few as possible. Sometimes dentists may recommend X-rays to diagnose a special problem. Advancements in technology mean today's digital X-rays release much less radiation and are safer than in the past. Expect to get them during a first exam after not seeing a dentist for a while. This helps check tooth and gum health. If you have gum disease, the dentist may want pictures every 6 months. For regular check-ups, it's about every 2 years, depending on your dentist's plan. Kids have more X-rays done than adults because their teeth are changing and because they get cavities more easily.

The radiation you would receive from a traditional film dental X-ray is very low. Today, with non-film digital X-rays available, the radiation is reduced by an additional 90%. Comparatively, a traditional chest CT scan exposes a patient to 2,800 times the radiation of a digital dental X-ray, and a mammogram gives off around 60 times as much radiation. Surprisingly, you can get the same amount of radiation as one of our dental X-rays from eating about 50 bananas. References: BBC news magazine, 12 October 2011 "Go Figure: What Bananas Tell Us About Radiation," by Michael Blastland. Everyday Health: "The Truth About Everyday Radiation," by Sharon Tanenbaum, Medically reviewed by Ed Zimney, MD. 3/18/2011.

Fluoride helps make teeth strong and prevents decay. The American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Dental Association (ADA), and the CDC all agree that kids should use fluoride toothpaste for brushing, taking care not to swallow it. Adults benefit from using fluoride to protect their teeth, too.

Yes, sweets and foods with acid, like candy and soda, could stick to teeth and lead to cavities. Smoking and chewing tobacco can cause oral cancer and gum disease. While teeth are strong enough to chew ice and tear open packages, this can break them and stress your jaws. Gritting or grinding down on teeth when you're stressed may crack them. Biting your nails is another bad habit. It pulls your jaw out of position and changes how your teeth fit together.

You're not alone! Whether it's been 6 months or 6 years, it's never too late to get back into the routine. At our dental office, we can arrange for you to have a thorough and educational exam appointment. We have been taking care of people just like you for over 50 years - take advantage of our experience! We're here to help!

The occurrence of pain in a tooth signifies the problem has reached a more advanced stage. That's why you shouldn't wait until a tooth hurts. Having regular dental exams can lead to a cavity being caught early - and that's good news. Yes, the cavity will still need to be filled; however, a cavity that goes undetected until it's causing pain can possibly mean that it will be more difficult and expensive to fix.

Although the U.S. Public Health Service issued a report in 1933 stating there is no health reason not to use amalgam (silver fillings), more patients today are requesting "white" or tooth-colored composite fillings. We also prefer tooth-colored fillings because they "bond" to the tooth structure and therefore help strengthen a tooth weakened by decay. White fillings are also usually less sensitive to temperature, and they also look better. However, "white" fillings can not be used in every situation, and if a tooth is very badly broken down, a crown will usually be necessary and provide better overall satisfaction for the patient.

For a dental emergency, you ideally want to contact your regular dentist. If that's not possible, then contact another dentist near you. You may also want to go directly to an urgent care or an emergency room. Go online to look for ERs. If you can't reach a dentist or can't leave your location, consider the following tips for temporary help. If you have a toothache -Mix a teaspoon of salt with a cup of warm water and gently rinse your mouth with it. -Brush the affected area gently and carefully floss the area in case there's trapped food causing pain. -If it's okay for you to take an over-the-counter pain medication such as ibuprofen, then do so. It may relieve your pain temporarily. -A topical pain relief gel like Orajel or Anbesol contains the local anesthetic benzocaine. It may provide minimal temporary pain relief. Even if your toothache pain subsides, you still need to see your dentist to identify the reason for the pain. More importantly, the pain may likely return and even worsen over time which is all the more reason to see a dentist as soon as possible. If you have a permanent or temporary crown that breaks off -You want to keep the tooth area as clean as possible. Rinse the area with salt water frequently (one teaspoon of table salt to one cup of warm water). If not too sensitive, the area can be gently brushed as well. -It's possible that the original crown may be recemented. However, if too much time goes by, that may not be possible, and a new crown will need to be made. If you have a broken filling or tooth -Check your local drug store for a temporary filling product. Until you see your dentist, this can be placed over the affected area temporarily. As a last resort, you can use sugar-free gum to cover the area.

Mass Ave Dental provides comprehensive general dental services including cleanings, fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, extractions, implants, and Invisalign treatments.

They are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Emergency dental services are available.

Yes, emergency dental services are available at Mass Ave Dental.

Mass Ave Dental accepts AMERICANEXPRESS, APPLEPAY, DISCOVER, MASTERCARD, and VISA.

English and Arabic are spoken at Mass Ave Dental to assist patients.

Yes, Mass Ave Dental has a wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible restrooms.

You can call them at +1 978-277-3313 or +1 978-582-0800, or email oadmin@massavedentalma.com.

Nearby you can find Ixtapa Cantina and Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant & Cantina for Mexican cuisine, and Asian Imperial for Chinese and sushi dining.

Yes, Planet Fitness is nearby for gym and fitness needs, and New Outlooks offers beauty and spa services for wellness.

Nearby places include Walmart Pharmacy for prescriptions, Dollar Tree for discount shopping, Verizon Wireless for mobile phone needs, and Barnes Team Realty for real estate services.