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New Year's Eve
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 26, 2023.
Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Swansea Dental Associates included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one to
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Is sleep apnea linked to cancer? Studies say, ‘Yes’.
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 19, 2023.
Recently, multiple studies have concluded that people with sleep apnea, a disorder that causes snoring, fatigue, and dangerous gaps in breathing at night due to throat muscles collapsing, are five
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Can I use mouthwash instead of flossing?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 12, 2023.
While mouthwash goes a long way in improving your oral care, it is not a substitute for flossing. Mouthwashes and flossing provide different benefits that you should understand.
Mouthwash Benefits
Mouthwash comes
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Happy Holidays! Healthy Holidays!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 05, 2023.
It’s the holiday season! With so much to do and so much going on, you want to be at your best. We have some ideas to help make your season
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What happens if I don’t have my wisdom teeth removed?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 28, 2023.
One of the things the doctor and our team at Swansea Dental Associates monitor during your dental appointments is the growth of your wisdom teeth, or third molars. Third molars
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Thanksgiving
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 21, 2023.
At Swansea Dental Associates, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Swansea, Massachusetts area
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Common Wisdom Teeth Problems
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 14, 2023.
Have you ever wondered why people have wisdom teeth? These are a third set of molars that come in behind the rest of all your other teeth, usually during early
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November Marks National Diabetes Awareness Month
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 07, 2023.
Diabetes is a chronic disease that increases the risk for many serious health problems, including severe gum disease. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s a great time for us
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Adult Mouthguards
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 31, 2023.
You make sure your daughter wears her mouthguard to every soccer practice. Your son doesn’t step on the basketball court without his. Why not protect your smile as well?
Athletes of
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Oral Cancer
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 24, 2023.
the doctor and our team want you to have the healthiest possible smile in the healthiest possible body. Oral cancer can affect the mouth, tongue, throat and jaw. Early detection
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Most Valuable Dental Treatments
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 17, 2023.
At Swansea Dental Associates, we work to find a dental plan that will work best and most effectively for you. But we’ve found that three treatments tend to be the
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Are you a tooth grinder?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 10, 2023.
Perhaps you had a particularly irritating commute home from work, and you realize at the end that your jaw was clenched tight the entire time. Or maybe you grind your
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Year-End Insurance Reminder
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 03, 2023.
the doctor, as well as our team at Swansea Dental Associates, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the
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HPV and Oral Cancer
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 26, 2023.
HPV, or human papillomavirus, is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the country. There are over 100 strains of HPV, and, while most of these infections leave our systems
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What to do about Dry Mouth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 19, 2023.
Xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth, is a condition in which the salivary glands in the mouth don’t produce enough saliva. Saliva keeps the mouth moist and cleanses it of
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Digital X-rays
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 12, 2023.
X-rays are a vital diagnostic tool for any dental professional. X-rays help your endodontist perform a root canal, your orthodontist check the position of a tooth’s root, your oral surgeon
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