A healthy shiny smile goes a long way. But many of us aren’t completely satisfied with how we look when we flash our pearly whites … when they become stained, dull, or damaged. Time and age can take their toll on our smiles. After all, our teeth get plenty of wear every day. With today’s…
Before you read any further, let’s get something out of the way. Root canal treatment – an amazing dental technique that repairs and saves teeth – gets a bad rap. Despite its proven success, amazing outcome, and modern-day technique, I still hear patients ask me when treatment is completed, “Wow, is that it?!” This is…
Once only for the stars in Hollywood, cosmetic dentistry in Leominster is now an attainable dream for all. At Watkin Dental Associates, we can fix many smile concerns with proven techniques designed to restore the beauty and function of your smile. All of our cosmetic dental treatments start with a smile analysis. It’s actually something…
As a Fitchburg dentist whose primary goal is your dental and overall health needs and wants, we provide orthodontic options that will help you and your loved ones achieve a straight, esthetically beautiful – and healthy – smile. When most people hear the word orthodontics, they think of braces for kids. But did you know…
Your tooth enamel is the strongest substance in your entire body. This strong but brittle tooth layer is made up of 96% mineral content, but that doesn’t make it invincible. In fact, if you’re among the estimated 13% of people who clench or grind their teeth, you could be causing serious damage. At Watkin Dental…
Did you know that according to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, 99.7% of adults feel a smile is an important social asset? Perhaps that’s why we all like to keep our teeth their whitest and brightest … because we know how good it feels, the confidence it instills, and the great impression it makes!…
If you’re like most people, you’ll have your “wisdom” teeth removed at some point in your life. Perhaps you’ve already undergone this procedure and now your son or daughter is experiencing mouth discomfort due to these large third molars. Is the pain affecting their sleep? Are they having trouble eating? What’s in a name? Our…
February Is For Kids Did you know that February is National Children’s Dental Health Month? It all began as a one-day event in Cleveland, Ohio on February 3rd, 1941, with the first national observance of Children’s Dental Health Day on February 8th, 1949. Now, more than 75 years later, every February, the message of the…
An estimated 50% of Americans have no dental insurance. If you choose to pay out of pocket for dental cleanings and other dental procedures it can get quite expensive. We’ve got great news! As a valued patient of Watkin Dental Associates, you are eligible to sign up for our In-House Membership discount plan, customcreated for…
Sleep apnea is a disorder that results in the momentary cessation of breathing throughout the night. These involuntary pauses in breathing might seem like a small thing, but for some people, they occur up to sixty or more times per hour for a duration of up to 30 seconds each time… That’s almost FOUR hours…