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October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
posted: Oct. 02, 2024.

Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around Read more
Can You Stop a Cavity Before It Starts?
posted: Sep. 25, 2024.

You’re busy getting ready for your day, and of course you’re starting your day off right by looking after your dental health. A two-minute brushing, some careful flossing, and—wait, is Read more
Keeping Our Teeth Healthy as We Age
posted: Sep. 18, 2024.

Decades ago, it was just expected that getting older meant losing teeth. But today’s dental practices and treatments help us defy expectations. How can we keep our teeth healthy as Read more
Your Toddler’s First Dental Visit
posted: Sep. 11, 2024.

It’s common for toddlers to be wary of strangers, but their first experience at the dentist shouldn’t be a scary one. the doctor and our team have five tips for Read more
Keep Those Teeth Shipshape, Matey!
posted: Sep. 04, 2024.

September 19th is just around the corner, and you know what that means—Aye, matey, it’s “Talk Like a Pirate Day”! Why do we have a “Talk Like a Pirate Day” Read more
Celebrate Labor Day by Getting Away
posted: Aug. 28, 2024.

Labor Day honors the contributions that workers have made to this country, and for many Americans, the holiday is a great time to relax at home with family and friends. Read more
Five Things You Didn't Know About Cavities
posted: Aug. 21, 2024.

Most people know when they have a cavity—they can either see it on their tooth or... ouch! They can feel it! But there are certain things that many of our Read more
Diet and Dental Health: What to eat and what to avoid
posted: Aug. 14, 2024.

You are probably aware that guzzling soda and drinking those sugary Starbucks Frappuccinos aren’t particularly good for your dental health. But how much thought do you give to the effects Read more
The Dog Days of Summer
posted: Aug. 07, 2024.

Here we are in the middle of the hottest time of the year. Yes, it’s the dog days of summer. But, wait—just what are “the dog days of summer,” anyway? The Read more
Is there really a link between my mouth and heart?
posted: Jul. 31, 2024.

Yes, indeed! While brushing, flossing, and regular visits to Care Smile Dental are all key to maintaining a healthy smile and mouth, the doctor and our team want you to Read more
My child has autism. What should we expect at your office?
posted: Jul. 24, 2024.

At Care Smile Dental, we know that as many as one in 88 children today have some form of autism, a complex brain disorder that affects a child's ability to Read more
Caring for Your Cat’s Dental Health
posted: Jul. 17, 2024.

While you make sure your family is getting the best care possible, with regular dental checkups and cleanings at our Harvard, Massachusetts office, there is one family member that might Read more
Suffer from tooth discoloration? Don’t panic!
posted: Jul. 10, 2024.

Like many other parts of the human body, teeth age. You may look at old photos and realize your smile was significantly brighter in the past than it is now. Read more
Happy Fourth of July
posted: Jul. 03, 2024.

Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they Read more
Dental X-rays: The Inside Story
posted: Jun. 26, 2024.

We’re all friends here, so if you sometimes feel a bit nervous before your dental appointment, no judging! Ask us about any worries you might have. We are happy to Read more
Aging and Dental Health
posted: Jun. 19, 2024.

What’s life like for the average 60-year-old today? It’s complicated! We travel. Or we work out. Or we relax with friends. We pursue favorite hobbies or we develop new ones. Read more