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How Can Dental Implants Restore and Revitalize Your Smile?

July 10, 2014

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There are many reasons that a person may be missing one or more of their permanent teeth; disease, an oral injury, and necessary extractions are common culprits. If your smile is incomplete for any reason, it is important to replace your missing teeth as soon as possible. At Generations Dental Care in Concord, NH, our team of experienced, highly-trained doctors offers an all-encompassing selection of restorative dental services to help you reclaim your smile, including dental implants.

Benefits of Dental Implants

A dental implant is comprised of two primary components: a tiny, biocompatible titanium post and a custom ceramic crown that looks like one of your natural teeth. The implanted post serves as an anchor for your new restoration, allowing you to enjoy a gorgeous smile that looks and feels as if you’d never lost a tooth at all.

Dental implants offer a huge variety of benefits, both aesthetic and functional. In addition to helping your smile look its best once again, dental implants effectively replace the roots of your lost teeth for unparalleled structural stability. When you lose a tooth, the jaw bone beneath the gum tissue begins to lose density. This can lead to the loosening or complete loss of additional teeth as well as visible changes to the shape of your face.

Dental implants help to stimulate the jaw bone, preventing it from deteriorating further. Your replacement tooth is durable, long-lasting, and fully functional. Your smile will look fantastic, and you’ll love the fact that you’re able to eat and speak with complete, natural comfort.

Enjoy a Complete Smile Once Again

Whether you are missing a single tooth or you are in need of replacements for an entire arch, the doctors at Generations Dental Care are here and ready to help. Contact our office in Concord, NH today to schedule your consultation with our team. We can’t wait to show you how much more comfortable and confident you’ll feel with your newly rejuvenated and restored smile! Our state-of-the-art practice also serves patients from throughout the surrounding areas, including Loudon, Epsom, Pembroke, Manchester, Hooksett, Canterbury, Penacook, Hopkinton, Bow, and more.

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TMJ Therapy in Concord, NH: Finally Find Lasting Relief from TMJ Pain

June 3, 2014

Filed under: General Dentistry — Tags: Boscawen, Bow, Canterbury, Chichester, Concord, Epsom, general dentistry, Generations Dental Care, Hooksett, Hopkinton, Loudon, Manchester, Pembroke, Penacook, TMJ disorder, TMJ therapy — generations @ 6:27 pm

Do you often wake up in the morning with a sore jaw and a pounding headache? Are your shoulders and neck often stiff and achy, but you can’t figure out why? It is possible that you are suffering from a condition called temporomandibular Joint disorder, or TMJ disorder. At Generations Dental Care in Concord, NH, our experienced team of doctors offers a variety of general dentistry solutions, including TMJ therapy.

The Importance of TMJ Therapy

The temporomandibular joint is the joint that connects your lower jaw, or mandible, to your cranium. When these joints become irritated due to injury, bruxism (teeth grinding), or repeated clenching of the jaw, the patient experiences a variety of undesirable symptoms, including:

Recurrent migraines
Pain and stiffness in the neck, shoulders, and jaw
A sore, throbbing jaw
A popping or clicking sound when the jaw is opened and closed
Facial pain
Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears

Over time, untreated TMJ disorder can result in gradual damage to the muscles and ligaments of the jaw. Fortunately, TMJ therapy at Generations Dental Care can help. Our doctors will take the time to talk with you about your symptoms, as well as explain our treatment options to determine which service would best suit your individual needs. We can provide you with a customized oral appliance that helps to alleviate tension and pressure, allowing you to get a restful night’s sleep without any of the pain caused by TMJ disorder.

Schedule Your Consultation Today

If you think that you are a loved one is suffering from the effects of TMJ disorder, contact our office today to schedule your consultation with our experienced doctors and staff. We look forward to helping you finally find lasting relief from the pain associated with this common condition and moving on with your daily life in peace and comfort. Our family-friendly office in Concord, NH proudly serves patients from throughout the surrounding areas as well, including Manchester, Epsom, Loudon, Canterbury, Hooksett, Bow, Pembroke, Boscawen, Penacook, Hopkinton, and beyond.

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Periodontal Disease Therapy: How it Affects Your Overall Health

May 18, 2014

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When you think of gum disease, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Perhaps you envision gums that bleed when brushed or flossed, or bad breath that doesn’t go away even with a thorough routine oral hygiene regimen. Though these are certainly some of the ill effects associated with periodontal disease, there are even more serious complications that may arise if the condition is left untreated. At Generations Dental Care in Concord, NH, our experienced team of dentists and staff help patients just like you understand the effects of gum disease, as well as how it is treated.

The Importance of Gum Disease Therapy

When the tissue that supports your teeth becomes infected, the first sign is typically something along the lines of the common suspects: bleeding gums, sensitivity, gum recession, and foul breath that isn’t improved with brushing the teeth. When left untreated, periodontal disease can lead to teeth that become loose and even fall out. Additional consequences that have been linked to gum disease include the following:

Complications during pregnancy, including low birth weight babies
Intensified diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis
Pancreatic cancer
Dementia in elderly patients
Respiratory illnesses
Heart disease
Pulmonary hypertension
Stroke

Fortunately, periodontal therapy at our Concord, NH dental practice can help to dramatically reduce your risks of suffering from these and other systemic illnesses. We can treat the existing infection within the gingival tissue and take steps toward preventing future damage.

Schedule Your Visit Today

Are you concerned that you or someone in your family may be suffering from periodontal disease? Contact our office today to schedule your appointment and discover what a difference our experience, expertise, and cutting-edge technology can make in your smile and in your overall health. Our team looks forward to providing you with the knowledge and treatment you need to prevent and overcome a variety of oral health concerns, including gum disease. We happily welcome families from throughout the Concord, NH area, as well as surrounding communities in Boscawen, Manchester, Pembroke, Epsom, Loudon, Hopkinton, Penacook, Bow, Concord, Canterbury, Hooksett, and more.

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Preserve the Health of Your Smile with Root Canal Therapy in Concord, NH

April 13, 2014

Root canal therapy is the most effective treatment used today to preserve natural teeth and prevent decay from causing further damage to the jaw and surrounding teeth. This common procedure can also help alleviate persistent pain caused by decay deep down within the tooth. At Generations Dental Care in Concord, NH, our team of dedicated doctors and specialists offer root canal therapy in a warm, welcoming environment that helps you feel comfortable at every visit.

How Do I Know if I Need Root Canal Therapy?

Only an experienced, skilled dentist can definitively determine the need for a root canal treatment, but there are some signs that you can watch out for at home. Pain in a tooth or in the gums is typically the sign of a problem that should be assessed by your dentist, but not all deep dental decay causes discomfort. If you notice a toothache that persists even after you have brushed and flossed your teeth, it is important to see our doctors as soon as possible for evaluation.

Other signs that a tooth may require root canal therapy include redness or inflammation in the gum tissue near a particular tooth and discoloration of the tooth itself. Decay that is visible from the outside may present itself as a dull gray color through the outer layer of enamel.

If root canal therapy is deemed necessary, we’ll make sure that you are completely comfortable before, during, and after your procedure. The entire area will be numbed so you won’t feel any pain. The diseased pulp within the affected tooth will be removed and the cavity will be thoroughly cleaned. This cavity will be filled and a crown will be placed over the tooth. As with any of our other procedures and treatments, we always welcome any questions or concerns you may have so that we may address them in a way that makes you feel comfortable.

Schedule Your Visit Today

If you suspect that you or anyone in your family may be suffering from tooth decay or an injury to a tooth, contact our office right away to schedule an appointment. Our extensive array of general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry services – including root canal therapy – help you achieve and maintain optimal oral health that lasts a lifetime. Our conveniently located office in Concord, NH also proudly serves patients in the surrounding areas, including Loudon, Boscawen, Epsom, Pembroke, Penacook, Canterbury, Manchester, and beyond.

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Helping Children Develop Healthy Smiles with Children’s Dentistry

March 26, 2014

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Children need healthy smiles, just like adults. But where can you take your child for quality children’s dentistry? To Generations Dental Care!

At Generations Dental Care in Concord, our doctors are happy to see patients three years old and older.

Even though your child will lose his or her baby teeth in time, keeping them healthy until then with brushing, flossing, and regular checkups is still important. That’s because baby teeth are like placeholders for adult teeth. As your child grows, his or her baby teeth will help guide adult teeth into their proper position. When baby teeth develop cavities, this can actually have a long-term effect on the adult teeth that will come in later one. Poor oral health can also have an impact on your son or daughters overall health, wellness, and self-confidence.

To help protect your child’s developing smile, we recommend that he or she see our Concord children’s dentistry team twice a year, or about every six months. During your little one’s appointment, we’ll check to see that teeth are developing properly, and we can talk to both you and your little one about correct brushing and flossing.

Dental sealants and fluoride treatments will help us provide even more protection for your child. Dental sealants form a physical barrier between bacteria and the chewing surfaces of teeth. Meanwhile, fluoride treatments attract minerals that are important for building strong, healthy enamel.

Do you need to schedule a children’s dentistry appointment? Call Generations Dental Care today. We serve children and adults from Concord, Penacook, Bow, Canterbury, Chichester, Pembroke, Manchester, Hooksett, Boscawen, Epsom, Hopkinton and Loudon.

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Restorative Dentistry for Concord and Beyond

February 17, 2014

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Sometimes our smiles need extra help. For that there’s restorative dentistry. With restorative dentistry, your dental team at Generations Dental Care in Concord can help you improve how your smile looks and, more importantly, how well it works.

A functional smile is important for enjoying a healthy diet and for talking and smiling. When your smile isn’t everything it could be, your oral and overall health can suffer. So can your self-confidence. Generations Dental Care will work with you to produce amazing results that improve oral and overall wellbeing, and boost your confidence at the same time.

Our restorative dental services include:

Regardless of which service you need, our Concord dental office is committed to a conservative approach. The goal of conservative dentistry is to preserve as much of your natural smile as possible. To figure out which of our conservative services are right for you, we’ll assess your needs and then explain exactly which options are right for you. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to ask. We want to give our patients all the information they need to make an informed decision.

Has an accident, injury, decay, or disease made it necessary for you to seek restorative dentistry? Call Generations Dental Care today for an appointment with one of our doctors. We see families from all over the greater Concord area and surrounding communities, including Penacook, Bow, Canterbury, Chichester, Pembroke, Manchester, Hooksett, Boscawen, Epsom, Hopkinton and Loudon.

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Cosmetic Dentistry for Concord, NH and Beyond

January 30, 2014

Filed under: Uncategorized — Tags: Boscawen, Canterbury, Chichester, Concord, cosmetic dentistry, Epsom, Generations Dental Care, Hooksett, Hopkinton, Loudon, Manchester, Pembroke, Penacook — generations @ 8:41 pm

What happens when you have a beautiful smile? You’re more likely to smile around others, improving your own sense of welling being and helping others to see you as a more open and inviting person.

Not everyone was born with a naturally beautiful smile, though. That’s why dental offices like Generations Dental Care in Concord, NH offer a branch of services known as cosmetic dentistry. With any of our cosmetic dentistry services we can help patients repair chipped or cracked teeth, fix misalignment or spacing issues, and enjoy whiter, more dazzling smiles.

Our Concord cosmetic dental services include:

As part of our commitment to delivering customized care, our doctors are happy to look at your smile and recommend one or more specific services to help you. If you have any questions about what we recommend, don’t hesitate to let us know. Many of our Concord cosmetic dentistry services can be administered in just one appointment, while others can be done in just a few visits.

Do you want to transform your smile? Talk to one of our Concord dentists about what we offer and how we can help. Call Generations Dental Care today to schedule a consultation. We’re happy to serve patients from Penacook, Bow, Canterbury, Chichester, Pembroke, Manchester, Hooksett, Boscawen, Epsom, Hopkinton, and Loudon.

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Dental Care for the Whole Family

December 30, 2013

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Everyone in your family needs to see a dentist on a regular basis. After all, we first become vulnerable to common oral health conditions like tooth decay and gum disease as children, when we develop our baby teeth. From that moment on, keeping teeth clean with regular brushing and flossing, plus checkups and dental cleanings, becomes very important.

But who can you trust to deliver the regular general and family dental care your whole family needs? Look no further than Generations Dental Care in Concord, NH. At Generations Dental Care, our doctors strive to meet the comprehensive needs of entire families on a daily basis.

What exactly does general and family dentistry entail?

First and foremost, it means an oral exam and a professional cleaning. Conditions like gum disease and tooth decay can develop without any obvious signs. With regular visits, our Concord dental team can look for signs of the most common oral health problems and offer care to help treat them if anything is found. Regular visits also give our dental team an opportunity to offer dental care tips.

But general and family dentistry is just the beginning of what Generations Dental Care offers. A broad range of services includes:

To learn more about any of these services, explore our website. And to schedule an appointment with us, just give us a call. We’re happy to offer exceptional dental care to families from Concord, Penacook, Bow, Canterbury, Chichester, Pembroke, Manchester, Hooksett, Boscawen, Epsom, Hopkinton, and Loudon.

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Oral Cancer Part II

August 18, 2011

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In my last blog, I discussed the increasing prevalence of oral cancer in the U.S. This month, let’s talk about what we can do in the office to catch this awful disease before it starts to spread.

The most important thing we do to find oral cancer is an annual tissue exam. This exam is done at lease once a year during your doctor exam, and every time you see the hygienist. Even if you have full dentures, you should be in for a doctor exam at least once per year to check your tissues. At this exam, we are looking for changes to your oral tissues, including discoloration, ulceration, increases in size, and changes in shape. Remember, oral cancer is typically painless! So you need someone looking for these lesions, especially if you have any risk factors in your history.

One problem we often run into is that by the time these lesions are visible, they are also fairly advanced. For this reason, we have invested in the Velscope system. The Velscope exam consists of a high intensity light that normal tissues reflect, creating a “green glow”. Tissues that are potentially diseased show up as “black holes”, completely absorbing the light. This exam is available at your hygiene visit, and we recommend it for most of our adult patients, especially if you are in a high risk category (i.e. smoker, drink alcoholic beverages, or are sexually active).

If we find any suspicious areas during either the tissue or Velscope exam, we may recommend a Brush Biopsy. That exam will be the focus of my next and last blog on this subject.

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Oral Cancer is on the Rise!

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April is Oral Cancer awareness month, so I thought I’d bring you some sobering facts.

This year, over 37,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer. It will kill over 8,000 people. That’s one person per hour, twenty hour hours per day, and only half of those diagnosed will survive more than 5 years.

The death rate for oral cancer is higher than that for cervical cancer, Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, laryngeal cancer, testicular cancer, and cancers of the endocrine system such thyroid and skin cancer (malignant melanoma).

Oropharyngeal cancers associated with the human Papillomavirus (HPV) are on the rise, especially among younger patients (under age 45).

So that is the bad news. What is the good news? There are many things you can do to help prevent oral cancer:

· Stop smoking

Smokers are six times more likely to develop oral cancers.

· Reduce excessive consumption of alcohol

Oral cancers are six times more common in drinkers than in non-drinkers

· Reduce excessive sun exposure

Especially at a young age

· Stop using smokeless tobacco

You are 50 times more likely to develop cancers of the cheek, gums or lips if you use snuff, dip or chewing tobacco.

· Visit your dentist for a yearly exam

When it comes to saving lives, early detection is key. We have several new technologies in the office to help diagnose oral cancers which I will talk about in my next blog. Until then make sure to reduce your risk factors for oral cancer, and if you haven’t been seen in the office in the past year be sure to call to get checked out.

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