Sirakian Aesthetic and Implant Dentistry

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.

05/27/2026

Fluoride strengthens enamel, but moderation is key. Learn how fluorosis develops and how to help prevent it in children:
https://andovercosmeticdentist.com/blog/fluoride-and-fluorosis/

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

Yet another reason to floss. 🦷😁

05/20/2026

PSA: Tooth enamel doesn’t grow back.�Filing your teeth can lead to sensitivity, cavities, and nerve pain. Here’s why dentists are begging people to stop:
https://andovercosmeticdentist.com/blog/dont-file-down-your-teeth/

At Sirakian Aesthetic and Implant Dentistry, we specialize in cosmetic procedures, so contact us first!

05/18/2026

Impress your dentist with some dental vocabulary! Here’s a word to start with: “Cingulum”.

“Cingulum” (or the latin: girdle or belt) relates to an anatomical feature of the incisor teeth. They often have a shelf-like base and form a convex protuberance at the cervical third of the anatomic crown.

Bonus points if you can use it in a sentence…

05/15/2026

Recently discovered pendants from the Neolithic settlement in modern day Turkey shows that people who lived between 6300 and 6700 BCE used human teeth for ornamental purposes, including jewelry. My, how high-end fashion sure has changed!

05/13/2026

How do you choose your toothpaste? With a large selection on the grocery shelves—all of which promise a variety of benefits at different prices—how do you decide which is right for you? Check out this blog to help you make the best decision for your smile:
https://andovercosmeticdentist.com/blog/which-toothpaste-can-you-trust/

05/11/2026

Did you know? Since chihuahuas have been bred to be so small, they often have dental issues related to teeth crowding in their small mouths.