An often-overlooked solution for improving smiles is one that brings restorative and cosmetic benefits together. Replacing conspicuous silver fillings with our tooth-colored fillings can protect your oral health and brighten up your smile simultaneously! Just look ...
Read MoreAre you proud of your smile? If not, you should be! And when you come to Fitchburg for cosmetic dentistry, you can be! Here’s just one example of the beautiful smile transformations that take place all the time at Brian C. McDowell, DDS. It’s rewarding for ...
Read MoreGum disease is the biggest threat to your smile, and it can also have serious consequences to your health. That’s why we’re sharing the American Dental Association’s video on how to properly floss your teeth for better oral hygiene. This important step in your ...
Read MoreYou probably already decided on a few New Year’s Resolutions, and maybe you’ve even fallen off track in the last couple of weeks. The good news is that it’s never too late to start over with your current goals or to create new ones! Here’s a before and ...
Read MoreAt Brian C. McDowell, DDS, we believe that the more informed our guests are, the better able they will be to make wise decisions about their dental care. That’s why we’ve started our new Fitchburg dental blog to go along with our new website. We encourage you to ...
Read MoreThe DIY trend… Many home projects can be done DIY. There a number of TV shows that feature DIY projects. But, when it comes to your health and healthcare, we all need to be careful what we are trying… As most have seen or heard by now, there is a DIY orthodontics ...
Read MoreThere was a recent article by The Atlantic titled: “The Truth About Dentistry”. Is there some truth to the article- yes, is there some mis-statements, yes. The Atlantic left out alot, they based the story off of one dentist and his practice. Are there unethical ...
Read MoreWelcome to 2019 everyone! Time to start a new year! I know most start the new year by creating resolutions. I do also! Most have the normal ones- I’m going to exercise more, I’m going to eat better, I’m going to lose weight… Those are all fantastic! But, the ...
Read MoreWe are always getting questions about insurance. We did have a blog post about this back in May, 2016, but still there is much confusion, so I thought I would try to shed some more light on dental insurance. As we mentioned in our first blog about insurance, dental ...
Read MoreWe hear this often when we find a tooth that has become infected. Sometimes, people will say the tooth was sensitive, but now doesn’t bother them anymore. And, there are times where the tooth has never bothered the person. An infection at the base of the tooth is ...
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