Just like natural teeth, Dr. Lisa Murray will tell you that dentures have a tendency to get coated with plaque, which is a sticky, transparent film that attracts food and bacteria. When you don’t take care of your dentures adequately and regularly, plaque can build up, harden, and become difficult to remove. More importantly, it…
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The third molars have long been known as your “wisdom teeth,” because they are the last teeth to erupt from the gums – usually sometime during the late teens to early twenties. This is a time in life that many consider an “age of wisdom”; hence the term, “wisdom teeth.” Extracting the third molars does…
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If you suffer from dental anxiety, a visit to Lisa J. Murray, DMD might seem like a daunting prospect. Perhaps you had a bad experience in the past, but whatever the reason, please know that at our South Hamilton, MA office, there is nothing to be afraid of. We understand you may be anxious about…
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Are energy drinks bad for your teeth? Many of our patients at Lisa J. Murray, DMD ask us this question, so here’s the scoop. Energy drinks have been on the rise, taking up more and more space on grocery store shelves. Drinks such as Red Bull, 5-Hour Energy, Monster Assault, Rockstar, and the like promise…
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