Patients often ask what they could do to take better care of their teeth. Sometimes it seems like they want some magic answer, one secret tip to ensure they’ll never have cavities or tooth problems ever again. Well, my answer doesn’t have anything to do with drinking lemon juice standing on one foot while touching your nose. If there’s one bit of advice I could give you for taking care of your teeth, it’s simple: brush them well.
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Family Dentist in Natick, MA Recommends Better Brushing
September 2, 2015
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Who Can You Call for Dental Emergencies in Natick, MA?
December 17, 2014
Most people know automatically to call 911 in case of a medical emergency. But do you know who to call in case of a dental emergency? If you don’t, you could be setting yourself up for a rude awakening. Most hospital emergency rooms don’t have the qualified staff to treat complex dental emergencies. Furthermore, they’re not equipped to replace or restore teeth that have been knocked out or need to be removed. You can save yourself, time, money, and headaches, by building a relationship with a dentist that your family can turn to during dental emergencies. Make an appointment to get to know Dr. Papageorgiou at Papageorgiou Dental Associates today. If you do so, you’ll know exactly who to call during a dental emergency. Dr. Papageorgiou wants to help you keep your family safe and healthy. Papageorgiou Dental Associates proudly serves families throughout Natick, MA, Framingham, Wayland, Sudbury, Wellesley and surrounding communities.
Common Dental Emergencies
- Extreme pain from tooth ache
- Infection
- Bleeding or swelling
- Injuries to the teeth or gums
- Lost or cracked fillings
- A chipped or broken tooth
- Knocked out tooth
- Partially dislodged tooth
- Crowns that have fallen out or broken
- Broken braces or wires
- Abscess
- Severe cut on the tongue, cheeks, gums, or lips
Dental Emergencies in Natick, MA
Remember that it’s important to address a dental emergency as soon as possible, to reduce the possibility of permanent damage to your teeth, gums, or facial structures. Even with good oral hygiene habits, you can’t fight decay or treat dental injuries without the help of a qualified family dentist. Make an appointment with Dr. Papageorgiou at Papageorgiou Dental Associates today to get the preventive dental care you and your family need to stay healthy. Dr. Papageorgiou wants to partner with you for a lifetime of good dental health. Papageorgiou Dental Associates restores smiles daily throughout Natick, MA, Framingham, Wayland, Sudbury, Wellesley and nearby areas.
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Children’s Dentistry Tips: 4 Ways to Protect Children’s Teeth this Halloween
October 17, 2014
Together, we spend a whopping $1.9 Billion on Halloween candy every year. This equals a huge dose of cavity causing sugar unloaded onto our families each holiday. Though your child may be looking forward to the coming festivities, you may be thinking about the toll this holiday takes on your family’s health every year. But there are steps you can take today to make sure that your family’s dental health is protected this time around. The first and most important step is to make an appointment with Dr. Papageorgiou and Dr. Soncini at Papageorgiou Dental Associates. They can help you guard against cavity causing bacteria on your children’s teeth with dental sealants and fluoride treatments. The experienced and gentle family dentists of Papageorgiou Dental Associates proudly serve patients throughout Natick, MA, Framingham, Wayland, Sudbury, Wellesley and surrounding communities.
Children’s Dentistry Tips for the Holidays
- Discard the Worst Offenders– Don’t allow your children to eat a lot of hard candies, taffy or gummy bears. These treats get stuck in the teeth and are the hardest to remove. Also, try to limit the amount of dried fruits your family eats this season as they can be just as harmful.
- Know Your Limits- Set your sugary treat limits and stick to them. Work out a schedule, establish set limits and develop a plan around how to handle the leftovers. The worst thing to do is to leave a stash of sugar available for your family to snack on for the rest of the year.
- Get Creative- There are many healthy foods that you can substitute for the sugary snacks that we typically find this time of year. Get creative with healthy choices like fruit, yogurt, pretzels and even dark chocolate.
- Trade Unhealthy for Healthy– Create a trade in system for your children to trade candy in return for something they wish to do or have instead. Find activities that your child loves and set a fair trade amount. That way, you are disposing of excess candy and encouraging your kids to be active throughout the season.
Children’s Dentistry in Natick, MA
With all you have to worry about this holiday season, don’t let your family’s dental care be one more thing on your list. Cross it off today by making an appointment with Dr. Papageorgiou and Dr. Soncini at Papageorgiou Dental Associates. They can help you find solutions to keep the entire family cavity free this Halloween. The dentists of Papageorgiou Dental Associates are now proudly serving families throughout Natick, MA, Framingham, Wayland, Sudbury, Wellesley and surrounding cities.
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Find the Caring Touch You Need with Comfort Dentistry from Dr. Papageorgiou
May 22, 2013
Do you often find yourself avoiding the dentist’s office? Did you have a negative experience in the past that left you cringing at the thought of settling back in that big chair? Maybe you’re just anxious about the pain, or you’re embarrassed about the state of your oral health. Whatever the reason is, our dedicated team at Papageorgiou Dental Associates wants to assure you that at our Natick, MA practice, your comfort will always come first. You deserve excellent, thorough healthcare that leaves you with a smile you can feel proud of, and with the help of our comfort dentistry services, that’s just what you’ll get when you come in to visit Dr. Papageorgiou and her staff.
Comfort dentistry isn’t a specific treatment or amenity – instead, it’s an entire atmosphere! At our practice, we don’t just want to fix your teeth and send you on your way; we want you to feel right at home during your visits at our Natick office. That’s why we’ve spared no expense in outfitting the practice with all sorts of technologies and simple comforts that are guaranteed to make your dental care experience much smoother and more pleasant. For instance, we use intraoral cameras and digital X-rays to take detailed pictures of the inside of your mouth that we can then easily share with you, dispelling any uncertainty or confusion about your oral health problems. We also often rely on air abrasion for procedures, which uses air compression to blast away decay and plaque from your teeth in place of drills.
In order to ensure your comfort, we also offer:
- Tempurpedic mattress pads
- Warm towels and blankets
- Relaxing music and headphones
- Movies of your choice
Contact our Natick office to learn more about what our patented blend of comfort dentistry can offer you, or if you’re ready to schedule an appointment. Our team is committed to providing you with safe, effective services that are sure to leave your smile healthier and happier. We also serve the areas of Framingham, Wellesley, Wayland, Weston, Ashland, Sherborn, and beyond.
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Comfortable Care from Our Team at Papageorgiou Dental Associates
June 2, 2012
If you purposefully avoid important dental visits because of anxiety, shame, or memories of unpleasant visits from your past, we want you to know that our team at Papageorgiou Dental Associates understands. We’re committed to helping patients overcome issues like these, which is why we provide comfort dentistry to our patients from Natick and beyond.
What is comfort dentistry?
It’s a philosophy more than a specific service. Every time we see a patient—whether you’re new to our office or you’ve been seeing us for years—we want to look for ways to make you absolutely comfortable. We do that through friendly, smiling service but also through comfortable amenities like Tempurpedic mattress pads, warm towels blankets, relaxing music, headphones, and even movies.
But comfortable amenities are just part of how comfort dentistry lets us make visits of all kinds more soothing. Advanced technology is also making dentistry more comfortable and relaxing for our Natick-area patients. At Papageorgiou Dental Associates, we use a wide range of contemporary tools, including intraoral cameras, digital X-rays, laser dentistry, and air abrasion, which we can use in place of drills for certain general dentistry services. Air abrasion works silently and doesn’t produce any heat, pressure, or vibrations, and it lets Dr. Papageorgiou treat more of your smile in a single visit with us.
Do you want to find out more about all that our office has to offer? We invite you to explore our site, where you can read about our doctor, Dr. Christina Papageorgiou, and all our great services. You can also call our Natick office if you’re ready to schedule a visit with us. We offer convenient evening, morning, and Saturday hours to accommodate patients of all needs.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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