You may require surgical extraction of a tooth for a variety of reasons. Perhaps you experienced trauma to the mouth that partially dislodged a tooth. If your dentist at Southbridge Dental determines that it’s not possible to save the remainder of the tooth, he or she will extract it and present you with replacement [...]

There’s a reason that the American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that adults and children have a professional teeth cleaning at least twice a year. Dental insurance companies are on board with this idea as well and will typically pay for two exams each year. However, you could benefit from coming to Southbridge Dentistry in [...]

Choosing a dentist is not always easy. Each visit to the dentist is its own unique experience and you deserve the best of care every time. At Southbridge Dentistry, we strive to earn your trust so the decision to join our family of radiant smiles is one you will be happy about for years [...]

The process of taking out a tooth from its gum socket is called a tooth extraction. Typically, a periodontist, oral surgeon, or general dentist performs it. Normal teeth vary in appearance, particularly the molars. Teeth with abnormal shapes can be caused by a variety of disorders. The shape, color, age, and lack of teeth [...]

TMD in comparison to TMJ Temporomandibular joint is abbreviated that way. Temporomandibular joint disease is abbreviated TMD. Simply said, TMD refers to conditions typified by inflammation or misalignment of the TMJs, whereas TMJ refers to the joint itself. The temporomandibular joints: what makes them unique? The "hinges" on either side of your face that [...]

The earth's crust naturally contains fluoride. The majority of individuals get fluoride via water, while there are other sources as well, such as tea and shellfish. This element is typically present in both water and the air. The majority of individuals link fluoride to specific types of toothpaste. Given that fluoride is one of [...]