Losing a tooth in your smile can affect you in a myriad of ways. Beyond leaving you self-conscious about your appearance, it can also impair your ability to bite food and talk. If the structural loss of the tooth is not addressed in some way, it can lead to alignment issues and chips on the surrounding teeth. One of the... read more »
Brushing your teeth with a soft-bristled toothbrush is important for an effective daily oral hygiene routine. By adding toothpaste to the toothbrush, it becomes more efficient at cleaning the surfaces and contours of teeth. At the same time, there are some specially formulated brands of toothpaste that have additives designed to address specific issues. When shopping for a new toothpaste... read more »
Next to Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairly is another mythical figure that puts smiles on children's faces, only all year-round. Since your child can lose up to 20 baby teeth before the permanent teeth come in, that's a lot of visits from the legendary Tooth Fairy! Where did the Tooth Fairy come from? Norse and European... read more »
If you want a strong and healthy smile and a top-notch oral health, then it's important to take good care of your teeth on a regular basis. In order to do so, you need to avoid enamel erosion. Enamel erosion in Concord, Massachusetts, is a common dental issue that occurs when acid wears away your tooth enamel. This can result... read more »
Did you know, there are more than one specialties within dentistry? Well, it’s true! There are many kinds of specialists in dentistry, and our very own Dr. Nicholas Kondon is a trained prosthodontist. Are you unsure of what that means exactly? If so, that’s ok! Our team is happy to help you understand the benefits of having a trained prosthodontist... read more »
While most of our patients have no issues with regularly brushing their teeth, regularly flossing is nearly always an issue. Fortunately, water flossers have advanced so much that they are nearly as effective, and they have made flossing an enjoyable experience for many people who use them. Using a narrow stream of water to clean between your teeth, water flossers... read more »
Were you aware that not only is October a month of Halloween celebrations, but National Dental Hygiene Month as well? At Nicholas P. Kondon, DMD in Concord, Massachusetts, we are excited to share the National Dental Hygiene month message of Do The Daily 4, a message designed to helping you prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Dr. Nicholas Kondon and our... read more »
Do your teeth hurt when you draw a breath of cold air? If so, you are not alone. You are likely experiencing the effects of tooth sensitivity, one of the most common dental conditions we see in our practice. At the dental practice of Nicholas P. Kondon, DMD, located in Concord, Massachusetts, Nicholas P. Kondon, DMD and our team are happy... read more »
Everyone basically understands what it means to be a dentist. But did you know that there are several recognized specialties within the field of dentistry? These specialties focus on different areas of dentistry, including the gums (periodontics), the interior of the tooth (endodontics), and the alignment and position of teeth (orthodontics). Dr. Nicholas Kondon is a trained prosthodontist. But what... read more »
Even though tooth enamel is very hard, there are still things that can cause chips and fractures. While some fractures are caused by a blow to the face or a hard fall, there can also be other mundane causes. It’s not uncommon for a fracture or large chip to occur after grinding your teeth at night on a regular basis.... read more »