You rarely hear the word “toothpaste” without it being preceded by “fluoride.” Fluoride toothpaste is good for teeth, and at Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH, we encourage its use. Fluoride is an essential mineral that helps your teeth stay strong. It is found in some foods and water and makes toothpastes more effective at […]
General Dentistry
Periodontal Disease Is Linked To Systemic Diseases
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults. Nearly half of Americans over the age of thirty have gum disease in some form. Fortunately, it’s a treatable condition at Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH. What is Gum Disease? Gum disease is inflammation and infection of the soft tissue that holds your […]
What is Patient-Centered Dental Care?
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
A question from the team at Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH: What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you characterize it as one-sided? In other words, does the dentist examine the patient’s teeth, choose the course of treatment, and perform the procedure, all while the patient is an inconsequential participant? It Starts […]
Worried About Dental Visits?
Good dental health is important to overall health, but there are some people who would do almost anything rather than sit down for a dentist appointment. If anxiety or even phobia keeps you away from regular checkups, sedation dentistry from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH can help. There are lots of reasons why people […]
Do You Have Periodontal Disease?
Gum disease is more common than you might think. At Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH, we see patients with gum disease every day. Some of them aren’t even aware they have it. The good news is that it can be treated, though as with so many diseases, the earlier we catch it the better. […]
It Doesn’t Take A Lot Of Time To Beautify Your Smile, Derry
Are you a busy Derry resident who can’t find the time to improve your smile? At Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH, it may not take as long as you think. We can help restore missing, cracked, or discolored teeth, sometimes in just one visit. Ask us about dental implants. Dental implant patients have discovered […]
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 […]
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, […]
Dental Veneers: 7 Fast Fixes
Hi! Welcome to the Vanguard Dental Group dental blog where we take the time to answer dental questions. Today we are focusing on porcelain veneers, which are used extensively in cosmetic dentistry. Porcelain veneers (also called laminates) are custom made to permanently cover the front part of one or more teeth. Wafer-thin, super-strong veneers can […]
7 Steps For A Healthy Smile
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Benjamin Franklin coined that phrase in the 1730s, and it’s one that we heartily endorse at Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH. Like all timeless quotes, it applies to many aspects of modern life, like dental health. Keeping your smile beautiful and healthy is done […]
