Sirakian Aesthetic and Implant Dentistry

06/24/2026

Can you believe that each year children spend approximately 1 million dollars on chewing gum? Certain chewing gums contain a LOT of sugar which can lead to the development of cavities. Make sure if your kids are buying gum it is the sugar-free kind to help maintain their healthy smiles.

06/19/2026

We don't think that's nearly enough. Aim for two minutes if you can.

06/17/2026

While fluoridated water is common in many cities, others choose to stop adding it to reduce costs. But what are the long-term consequences? Click to learn what happened in Juneau, Alaska:
https://andovercosmeticdentist.com/blog/stopping-water-fluoridation-cavities/

06/14/2026

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06/12/2026

The average amount of money left by the tooth fairy in 1950 was 25 cents. The going rate nowadays is roughly $4.70. Talk about !

06/08/2026

06/05/2026

Between its small build and sharp points, it’s no surprise that the toothpick is amongst some of the most commonly choked objects. But did you know that most toothpick victims are young children between the ages of 5 and 14? If your child is using a toothpick to dislodge that last bit of food from their teeth, it’s important to keep an eye for their safety.

06/04/2026

An infected tooth root triggers immune defenses that can lead to pus, swelling, and pain. Here’s what’s happening beneath the surface:

https://andovercosmeticdentist.com/blog/infected-tooth-root-explained/

06/01/2026

Like today, people in the Middle Ages cared about their oral hygiene and brushed their teeth. One recipe for toothpaste required cinnamon, clove, spikenard, mastic, frankincense, grain, wormwood, crab foot, date pits, and olives. Experts say this recipe isn’t all that bad, but those ingredients probably didn’t freshen anyone’s breath!

https://www.medievalists.net/2016/01/five-medieval-toothpaste-recipes/

05/29/2026

A philtrum, a.k.a. “Cupid’s bow”, refers to a lip shape where the upper lip comes to two distinct points toward the center of the mouth. Whereas some people have more pronounced Cupid’s bows, others may not have one at all.