Dr. Lisa Murray and our team at Lisa J. Murray, DMD know this is an exciting time as you anticipate the arrival of your new little one. We want to take this opportunity to provide you with some important information pertaining to your oral health during pregnancy. Just as the rest of your body is…
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A dental crown, otherwise known as a cap, covers an infected tooth and can vary in function, depending on the position of the tooth. Crowns cover all the visible parts of a tooth and vary in size, appearance, and functionality. A crown can be used to protect a weak tooth from breaking, hold together an…
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Most people know when they have a cavity—they can either see it on their tooth or... ouch! They can feel it! But there are certain things that many of our patients don't know about cavities that could save them a trip to our South Hamilton, MA office! 1. Not all sugars are created equal It's…
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Biofilm is a protective home for bacteria that’s composed of microorganisms. Biofilm can be found in wet places such as ponds, sewers, and bathroom drains, and it also grows on metals and minerals. But biofilm can also be found in your mouth, in either healthy or diseased form. Both are composed of the same compounds,…
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