Dental Directory - Hathorne Family Dental in Danvers, Massachusetts

Laser dentistry offers the patient many benefits, including faster healing time and less pain than other treatments. Laser dentistry has been shown to be a proven treatment for many oral procedures: everything from plaque removal and teeth cleaning to periodontal therapy and even gum recontouring.

If you are a smoker or use tobacco in any form, your risk of developing oral cancer increases exponentially. Make sure your dentist exams for signs of oral cancer during your check-up - even if you have quit smoking.

Brush your teeth in the morning and before bed. If you sleep without brushing your teeth. all the food you ate that day will begin to rot inside your mouth.

Who doesn't love an ice cube on a hot day? Did you know ice cubes can crack or even break teeth, or damage the enamel? If you must chew ice, try crushed - it's better for your teeth!

To become an orthodontist, a person must first earn a degree in dentistry. After becoming a general dentist, he or she must then undergo more specialized education in order to gain the knowledge and skills needed to practice orthodontics.