Periodontal disease, also called gum disease, is inflammation or infection of the gums. It is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults, but there is treatment available at Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH. Gum disease is now so pervasive in the US that it has been called a health crisis by the American […]
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Dental Sealants – Another Tool For Cavity Prevention
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
Regular brushing and flossing is essential for good dental health. But the bristles of your toothbrush can’t reach into every small groove and depression in your teeth, especially the really bumpy back teeth. That’s where sealants provided by Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH can be invaluable. Dental sealants are a plastic material that is applied […]
Great Achievements
Dental implants are one of the greatest advances in the field of dentistry. They are an artificial tooth root that is surgically implanted into the jaw of a patient, to replace a missing root. The implant, in turn, can support an artificial tooth. Dental implants are available from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH. The […]
Smile Makeovers: First Things First
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Family dentistry
In this post from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH, we focus on something that happens occasionally when a patient requests cosmetic dentistry. Let us set the stage. The patient comes in for a consultation about a smile makeover. We’ll call him Mr. Jones. We listen carefully as he explains the aesthetic problems that he […]
Know The Facts About Oral Piercings
Body piercings are an increasingly common form of self-expression. This blog post from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH is for those who currently have an oral piercing or are considering one. Since this is a dental blog, you may expect us to raise all sorts of alarms warning of the dangers of piercings. You […]
What’s Your Dental Plan?
Categories: Dental health, Family dentistry
To achieve the best dental health and a dazzling smile, you need a strategy. If you’re in Derry NH, your strategy should be to contact Vanguard Dental Group. Your teeth may seem like pieces of bone growing in your mouth, but they are actually living structures. That hard surface of enamel covers an interior filled […]
Keeping You Comfortable
At Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH, our dentists make a conscious effort to help each patient feel comfortable. Though our chairs are cushy as can be, we are not only talking about physical comfort here. We are talking about emotional comfort. In other words, peace of mind. Here are four ways we are dedicated […]
A Wise Investment That Pays Off Every Day
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
You may not sport a 3-carat diamond on your finger or zip around town in a shiny Ferrari, but with cosmetic dentistry from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH you can flash a celebrity-caliber smile. Cosmetic dentistry is an investment in you, and it pays off every single day. When you ask about cosmetic dentistry, […]
How Oral Inflammation Affects Your Health
Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease. It’s a serious condition, but is treatable at Vanguard Dentistry in Derry NH. Swelling of the gums occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If the infection is left […]
Dental Miracles Seen And Unseen At Vanguard Dental Group
The results of some dentistry can be extremely visible, like porcelain veneers, dental crowns, and teeth whitening. But in this post from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH, we’re going to discuss some purposefully unseen procedures that can contribute to a healthy, sensational smile: white fillings, invisible braces, and dental implants. White Fillings Tooth-colored fillings, […]
