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Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 20, 2023.

Did you know there are as many types of dental fillings as there are flavors of ice cream? Okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration. Still, when you visit the dentist with Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 13, 2023.

According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, this form of cancer kills roughly one person an hour, every 24 hours. This means that nearly 10,000 people will die this year from Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 06, 2023.

The community health awareness group Oral Health America has reported that 82 percent of adults are unaware of the role that infectious bacteria can play in tooth decay or cavities, Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: May 30, 2023.

Most people hear the word root canal and panic. With today’s state of the art equipment and improved local anesthetic devices, and some knowledge, a root canal does not have Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: May 23, 2023.

Memorial Day is not only a federal holiday in the United States, but it is a day of observance and remembrance of those who died in service. Originally known as Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: May 16, 2023.

So you might be wondering, just what are cavities? How do we get them? What do they do to our teeth? How can we prevent them? Let’s talk! Our teeth need Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: May 09, 2023.

"Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." - Robert Browning We would like to take this moment to thank all the great moms out there for being so great during their Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: May 02, 2023.

The merry month of May also happens to be National Fitness and Sports Month, so take advantage of the warmer days to get outside and exercise! Bringing a friend, family Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 25, 2023.

The best way to protect yourself from gum disease is to be proactive: practice good oral hygiene at home and schedule regular checkups and cleanings in our Swansea, Massachusetts office. How Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 18, 2023.

The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 11, 2023.

You’re all set for your happy morning and nighttime ritual. You’ve provided your son with his favorite action hero toothbrush and your daughter with her favorite flavored toothpaste. You’ve gotten Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 04, 2023.

April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring . . . allergies. If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies, you might be suffering Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 28, 2023.

In dentistry, there are a wide variety of treatments, everything from elective procedures to those that are necessary and potentially lifesaving. So given the slew of treatment options, how do Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 21, 2023.

At Swansea Dental Associates, 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

Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 14, 2023.

Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 07, 2023.

At Swansea Dental Associates, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One Read more