Last Updated: April 2026 | Written by: Dr. Charles Sutera, DMD, FAGD | Reading time: 12 minutes Preventive dentistry is the system of clinical interventions designed to interrupt dental disease before it requires treatment. It is not a cleaning. It [...]
Last Updated: October 30, 2025 · Next Review: April 30, 2026 Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Charles Sutera, DMD, FAGD You just switched dentists, and suddenly you need five fillings—but your last dentist said everything looked fine. Or your new treatment [...]
AI answers can be helpful, but when it comes to your mouth, a "pretty good" answer can cause a really bad outcome. With so much AI dental misinformation how to tell when to trust AI versus when to call a [...]
By Dr. Charles Sutera, DMD, FAGDBoard-Certified Sedation Dentist | Serving Greater Boston for 18+ yearsLast Updated: October 9, 2025 Introduction: When “Healing” Still Feels Tender The swelling is down. You’re eating soft foods again. But now it’s day 10 — [...]
By Dr. Charles Sutera, DMD, FAGDBoard-Certified Sedation Dentist | Serving Greater Boston for 18+ yearsLast Updated: December 15, 2025 Introduction: When Your Tooth Starts Throbbing at 2 A.M. You’re finally trying to sleep — and suddenly, a sharp ache wakes [...]
You started a whitening routine and your smile looks brighter—but cold water now stings. If you’re wondering whether to stop teeth whitening or push through, here’s the truth: over-bleaching can dehydrate enamel, irritate nerves, and create sensitivity that lingers. The [...]
When most people think about oral health, they picture brushing, flossing, and cavity prevention. But there’s much more to the story. The oral microbiome — the community of bacteria and microorganisms living in your mouth — is one of the [...]
Most people think brushing and flossing are just about keeping teeth white and gums healthy. But decades of research show that oral health and systemic diseases are closely linked. Gum disease and chronic oral inflammation can influence your heart, blood [...]
By Dr. Charles Sutera, DMD, FAGDBoard-Certified Sedation Dentist | Serving Greater Boston for 18+ yearsLast Updated: October 9, 2025 We all know stress affects sleep, mood, and even blood pressure. What’s less obvious is how closely stress and oral health [...]
Walk into any drugstore and you’ll see shelves filled with over-the-counter dental products — toothpaste, rinses, whitening kits, and gadgets. Each one promises to give you a healthier, brighter smile. Some of these items work well, but many are marketing [...]
