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What are the signs or symptoms of an infection that needs to be treated with root canal therapy?

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Severe toothache pain upon chewing or application of pressure, prolonged sensitivity (pain) to a hot or cold temperature that lingers after the hot or cold stimuli have been removed, a small pimple-like bump on the gums near the area of teeth pain, discoloration/darkening of the tooth, tenderness or swelling in the gums near the area of teeth pain, etc. are some of the indications that you need to be treated with root canal therapy treatment in Westborough, MA . Note that these symptoms won’t be present for every infection; it’s important to visit our practice every six months to give us an opportunity to check for oral health issues that might ultimately require root canal therapy. What happens during root canal treatment? A modern root canal therapy in Westborough, MA is nothing like those old sayings! It’s very similar to a routine filling and can usually be completed in one or two appointments, depending on the condition of your tooth and your personal circumstances. Getting a root...

Get To Know the Key Benefits of Dental Implants

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It’s important to fill in the empty space in your mouth so that your mouth can function properly. But traditional restorations such as dentures and bridges won’t do anything to stop the resorption in the jawbone that comes with tooth loss. So, when it comes to replacing teeth that are missing or damaged, the one option that stands out above the rest is dental implants. So, get in touch with Advanced Dental Group as soon as you realize that you need dental implants in Westborough, MA .   Here are the key benefits of this innovative option: Restricts Bone Loss : When you lose teeth, you also tend to lose bone mass in your jaw. Your jawbone needs the stimulation it gets when your teeth connect to maintain its mass. Dental implants are the only tooth replacement option that also replaces that jaw bone stimulation, helping to prevent bone loss. Looks like Your Natural Teeth : The dental implants come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Your dentist will work with you to design...