Canker sores are painful lesions that form in the soft tissues of the mouth, usually along the inner lips, under the tongue, and along the cheek walls. They are usually small and round, and take on a white or yellow hue. Though most are generally harmless and tend to heal on their own within a…
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Some patients may require nitrous oxide to remove pain or anxiety during dental treatments. If you desire any form of dental treatment at our South Hamilton, MA office, Dr. Lisa Murray may administer nitrous oxide for its anesthetic/analgesic properties. Commonly known as laughing gas, nitrous oxide is a gaseous sedative that’s inhaled through a mask…
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Do you ever find yourself gnawing at your nails? Nail-biting is a very common and difficult to break habit which usually has its beginnings in childhood. It can leave your fingers and nail beds red and swollen. But if you think that your nails are the only ones getting roughed up by nail-biting you'd be…
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We know how frustrating it can be to discover your child has one or more cavities when you come to visit Lisa J. Murray, DMD. There are several ways to prevent baby teeth from forming cavities due to decay. Not to worry: If your child does develop a cavity on a baby tooth, Dr. Lisa…
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