Wisdom Teeth Emergencies: Causes and treatment

February 3rd, 2026

When you think of a dental emergency, you may picture teeth that have fallen out or severe tooth pain. But it is not uncommon for wisdom teeth to develop conditions or problems that require urgent care from Dr. Edward Finnigan and Dr. Matthew Vinoski and our team at DeMartin Dental Associates. Wisdom teeth are the…
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What did the first dentures look like?

January 27th, 2026

Remember hearing about George Washington and his wooden choppers? Not his tools for cutting down cherry trees, but his false teeth. Actually, George’s teeth were made of ivory but were so stained that they appeared to be made out of wood. You might think those were the earliest dentures. In fact, the history of false…
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Five Easy Ways to Prevent Gum Disease

January 20th, 2026

Gum disease can be painful and lead to missing teeth if you don’t treat it properly. However, there are plenty of things you can do to lower your risk of getting gingivitis and periodontitis. Here are five easy ways to prevent gum disease. 1. Brush your teeth. Basic oral hygiene is the first line of…
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Toothache: A dentist or the emergency room?

January 13th, 2026

Emergency care dentists are equipped to handle any tooth emergency. Seeing us first takes less time than having to sit in a hospital emergency room, only to be told to see a dentist. When dental emergencies occur, seek emergency care with DeMartin Dental Associates as soon as possible. We are prepared and equipped for any…
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