Smoking - Things That Can Ruin Your Smile

Smoking turns your teeth yellow, but it can be much more damaging than that.

"Using any form of tobacco can harm your teeth and gums in a number of ways," says Halpern.

"It can cause throat, lung, and mouth cancer, and even death. Additionally, the tar from tobacco forms a sticky film on teeth, which harbors bacteria that promote acid production and create irritating toxins, both of which cause gum inflammation, tooth decay, and loss."

Above article by: Kristin Koch, Health.com

Woburn Dental Associates
26 Warren Avenue
Woburn, MA 01801
 (781) 241-4288  
http://www.woburndental.com 

Bottled Water - Things That Can Ruin Your Smile

Tap water often contains fluoride—about 60% of people in the U.S. have fluoride in their water supply.

However, most bottled waters contain less fluoride than recommended for good oral health (it will be listed as an ingredient on the label if it is an additive).

"Fluoride makes the entire tooth structure more resistant to decay and promotes remineralization, which aids in repairing early decay before damage is even visible," explains Academy of General Dentistry spokesperson, Charles H. Perle, DMD, FAGD. "Studies have confirmed [that] the most effective source of fluoride is water fluoridation."

Above article by: Kristin Koch, Health.com

Woburn Dental Associates
26 Warren Avenue
Woburn, MA 01801
 (781) 241-4288  
http://www.woburndental.com 

Sports Drinks - Things That Can Ruin Your Smile

In the last decade, sports beverages have become increasingly popular, but they aren't great for your teeth.

"Scientific research has found that the pH levels in many sports drinks could lead to tooth erosion due to their high concentration of acidic components, which could wear away at the tooth's enamel," says David F. Halpern, DMD, FAGD, president of the Academy of General Dentistry.

Additionally, these drinks are often high in sugars that act as "food" for acid-producing bacteria, which then sneak into the cracks and crevices in your teeth, causing cavities and tooth decay.

Above article by: Kristin Koch, Health.com

Woburn Dental Associates
26 Warren Avenue
Woburn, MA 01801
 (781) 241-4288  
http://www.woburndental.com 

Dental Implants Dentists Woburn MA

Missing Teeth? Why Not ‘Grow’ New Ones?
Dental implants are the ideal way to replace lost teeth. From the front of the mouth, where they are most visible, to the back, where they provide stability to chew a full variety of foods, implants can help you recapture a beautiful and healthy smile. Unlike bridges or removable dentures, which sit on top of the gums, dental implants are placed under the gums. The “tooth” placed on an implant appears life-like, because it comes through the gums just like the original did – it’s like growing a new tooth! Implants can be used to replace any number of lost teeth. Even people with no teeth can benefit from implants, because they can replace their dentures with teeth that don’t move around when they talk, and don’t need to be taken out at night. Because we handle the entire process from implant placement to crown fabrication, there’s no need to be referred to another office. 

Woburn Dental Associates
26 Warren Avenue
Woburn, MA 01801
 (781) 241-4288  
http://www.woburndental.com 

Children's Dentistry Woburn MA

We Care About Kids!
We strive to make children of all ages feel at ease and enjoy themselves, so bring the whole family along! You can rest assured your child will receive the latest advancements in children’s dentistry, delivered with caring, thoughtfulness, and compassion. We encourage the proper dental care habits in children and enjoy teaching them how to keep their teeth healthy for a lifetime. We look forward to seeing them for their first dental visit when they’re two years old and watching them grow year after year.

Woburn Dental Associates

26 Warren Avenue
Woburn, MA 01801
 (781) 241-4288  
http://www.woburndental.com 

Dentists Woburn MA

The doctors of Woburn Dental Associates are pleased to be able to offer beautiful smiles to their neighbors in Woburn and the surrounding communities.

Robert H. Henkel, DDS, earned his dental degree from the Northwestern University Dental School, after earning his bachelor’s degree from Loyola University of Chicago. Prior to entering private practice, he served an anesthesiology residency at the Medical College of Pennsylvania. His numerous postgraduate education courses have focused on reconstructive dentistry, with recent training in periodontic and laser surgery for gum disease, orthodontics, TMJ disorders, and Six Month Smiles™. He serves as a clinical instructor for CEREC™ one-visit crowns and has been featured in the local paper and Dentaltown magazine. Dr. Henkel is proud to be a recipient of the Award for Excellence from the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (relating to the upper jaw and face). He and his wife Liz have two beautiful children, and in his spare time he enjoys road and mountain biking, golf, and skiing.

Charles R. Braga, DMD, MMSc, earned his master’s and dental degrees from Harvard University, after obtaining his bachelor’s degree from Boston University, all with the distinction of magna cum laude. He is an international instructor and lecturer in laser and periodontal surgery, but doesn’t neglect his own continuing education, which includes recent training in dental implants, general periodontics, and the Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure™ for gum disease treatment. A member of the American Academy of Periodontology, he received that organization’s Award for Excellence in Periodontology as well as the Quintessence Award for Excellence in Periodontology. In his spare time he enjoys travel, computing, politics, and home improvement.

Adam R. Marengi, DMD, earned his dental degree from the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, after earning his bachelor’s degree from Providence College. Prior to joining Woburn Dental Associates, he served a general practice residency at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and Massachusetts Dental Society. In his spare time, Dr. Marengi enjoys cycling, snowboarding, and playing guitar.



Woburn Dental Associates
26 Warren Avenue
Woburn, MA 01801
 (781) 241-4288  
http://www.woburndental.com