There are numerous ways to prevent cavities. Some, like brushing your teeth regularly and visiting our South Hamilton, MA office, are more obvious than others. Beyond the standard methods of preventing cavities there are a number of different ways to keep your mouth healthy that you might also find surprising. 1. Reduce your consumption of…
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At Lisa J. Murray, DMD we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, Dr. Lisa Murray wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter at the holiday dinner table and help create some great conversation with friends and family. The Turkey There is no historical evidence that…
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Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, is an infection of the gum tissues, and is something seen all too often by Dr. Lisa Murray. Extending from inflammation of the gums (gingivitis) to more serious infections and complications (periodontitis), there is a wide range of gum disease severity. Not only does gum disease affect the health…
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The earliest sign of gum disease is called gingivitis (sometimes called periodontal disease), and is an inflammation of the gums. If left untreated, gingivitis can lead to gum tissue loss, loss of bone that supports the teeth, and eventually tooth loss. The good news is that gingivitis is easily treatable at Lisa J. Murray, DMD.…
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