If you experience severe anxiety when undergoing (or even thinking about) dental treatment, sedation dentistry from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH may be just what you need. Sedation dentistry is available in several forms. It is completely safe, and very effective for people coping with dental anxiety and dental phobia. Though it may sound impossible, sedation […]
Oral Health
How Much Do You Know About Gum Disease?
Gum disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss in adult Americans, but it’s a preventable disease. With that in mind, Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH presents a short quiz to test your gum disease knowledge. 1. Which of the following are risk factors for gum disease? a. Pregnancy b. Overbite c. […]
Why You Shouldn’t Dread Going To The Dentist
If you’re afraid of the dentist and have not had a check-up in years, this post from Vanguard Dental Group in Derry is for you. Good news! Dentistry is nothing like it was when you were a kid. Maintaining your dental health has never been easier or more comfortable. There Is No Reason to Avoid […]
3-Tooth Solution For A 1-Tooth Problem?
Do you have a missing tooth? Have you been researching your options for replacing it? At Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH, we can help with dental implants. For a missing tooth, there are two basic options available: a dental bridge or an implant. Dental bridges have replaced teeth for generations of men and women. […]
Oral Health For Derry Diabetics
Many our of Vanguard Dental Group patients with diabetes have dental health problems. However, gum disease, tooth loss, and periodontal disease are not unavoidable. Blood sugar is the complicating factor. Diabetics who control their blood sugar have lower rates of dental problems. In fact, many dentists have noticed no increased risk of dental disease among […]
Test Your Cosmetic Dentistry IQ
Are you up on the latest cosmetic dentistry procedures offered by Vanguard Dental Group in Derry NH? Take our quiz and find out! 1. This popular treatment uses a dental composite that resembles enamel. This composite is applied to the surface of the teeth, sculpted, and then hardened and polished. A. Veneers B. Flossing C. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
