Today's Dental of Boxborough
Today's Dental Of Boxborough 978-263-8950
Services
GENERAL DENTISTRY
- CEREC Technology, single visit restorations for:
-- Partial and Full Crowns
-- Veneers - Minimally invasive preventive dentistry using air-abrasion
-- No shot, No drill! - Cosmetic Dentistry
-- Bonding
-- Elective cosmetics for discolored and malformed teeth, and to close spaces between teeth
-- Whitening - Invisible Braces (Invisalign®) to straighten your teeth or close spaces in between them
- Replacement of Missing Teeth
-- Implants
-- Bridges - Emergency Services
-- Root Canal Treatment
-- Extractions - NTI-ts splints for the prevention of migraine headaches and migraine associated tension-type headache and jaw problems (TMJ)
- Appliances that help to relief from grinding and clenching
- Perio Services
- Non-surgical and Surgical Treatment of Gums
- Complete Dental Hygiene Services
- Bad Breath Clinic and Dental Products Store
DENTAL EMERGENCIES
The first thing to remember is to stay calm. Injuries to the mouth, face, and teeth happen frequently in children. Remaining calm and taking prompt action will help minimize the damaging effects of the injury, and lessen your child's discomfort. Second, assess whether or not you child's injury involved hitting the head causing them to lose consciousness even for a brief moment. If this is the case, your child should see a physician immediately. Worry about the mouth and teeth later. Third, try to stop any bleeding with a clean washcloth or gauze. As you do this, check for broken teeth and/or missing teeth. If there are missing teeth, look for them.
Broken Tooth:
Gently clean or rinse dirt from the area around the break. Place a cold compress on the face in the area of the broken took to minimize lip or facial swelling. If the fracture is more than one-half of the tooth, see the dentist immediately.
Knocked-Out Tooth:
For permanent teeth - Find the tooth. Handle the tooth by the crown, not root. If the tooth is dirty, gently rinse it in cold water, but DO NOT scrub or handle the root unnecessarily. Try to replace the tooth into the socket. Have the child hold the tooth in place by closing on a gauze pad or washcloth. If it is not possible to replace the tooth, place the tooth in a cup of milk, or if this is not available, cool water. Go to the dentist immediately. Time is important for saving the tooth, less than 30 minutes is the best.
For Primary (Baby) Teeth:
Teeth are not re-implanted. The tooth fairy will be at work prematurely.
Toothaches:
Clean the area around the tooth. Rinse the mouth with warm salt water and use dental floss to remove any trapped food between the teeth. DO NOT place aspirin on the gums or tooth. This will cause a burn to the gum tissues. If there is swelling, apply cold to the outside of the face. Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain. Call the dentist.
Bitten Tongue or Lip or Cheek:
If there is bleeding apply gentle pressure with a clean cloth or gauze. Apply an ice compress to the injured area. If bleeding does not stop, go to a hospital emergency room.
Possible Broken Jaw:
Do not move the jaw. Stabilize the jaw by tying a towel, necktie, etc., over the top of the head. Apply cold compresses. Go to an oral surgeon or hospital emergency room immediately.
Objects Caught Between the Teeth:
Try to remove the object with dental floss. You may tie one or two small knots in the floss to help remove the debris. Do not use a sharp metal object. If you cannot remove it, go to the dentist.
Bleeding After a Baby Tooth Falls Out:
Fold a gauze pad or clean washcloth over the bleeding area. Keep it in place for 15 minutes, and then repeat as necessary.
Cold or Canker Sores:
Some children will get these periodically. Placing vitamin E oil over the area or other over-the-counter medications will usually give relief. If they persist or are extreme, see the dentist.
Orthodontic Emergencies:
If there is a loose bracket that is irritating the lips or gums, attempt to remove the bracket with a tweezers and place it in an envelope. If there is a loose wire sticking into the cheek, see if you can place it into the tube in the back of mouth. If you can’t and you cannot get to the office, cut the end of the wire with a cuticle nipper. Finally, check to make sure your child's dentist is available for emergencies ahead of time. Keep his or her phone number handy and make it known to your baby-sitters, pediatrician, and your child's school nurse. You don't want to be looking through a phone book during those stressful moments!
Emergency Coverage:
24 hours/7 days a week - (508) 904-8499 (Adults) or (508) 904-8498 (Children).
Most Insurances are Accepted
Treatment and Financial Planning
Convenient and Easy Financial Arrangement Offered if Needed
Intra Oral Camera Photography of Your Teeth So You Can See The Recommended Treatment
EMERGENCIES <more>
We reserve a specific time every day for emergency care. If you or your child needs emergency treatment, please call us as early in the day as possible. After scheduled office hours, call the office. The emergency answering machine will give you the voice mail number to page Dr. Kalmanovich. There are a few things you can do to evaluate the emergency and make you or your child more comfortable.
We Specialize in Children & Teenagers
Dr.Anna specializes in Preventive and Cosmetic Dentistry as well as Interceptive Orthodontics for children and young adults through their teenage years. We have created a fun atmosphere where children feel comfortable and safe.
• We Are Not a Clinic
While some clinic-type offices schedule as many as 40 to 50 patients a day, at Today’s Dental we schedule between 10 and 15 patient a day.
• Preventive Dentistry
We emphasize a preventive approach to keeping our patients cavity-free and maintaining a beautiful smile.
• High-Tech Dentistry
We use the most advanced and high-tech equipment and materials to help keep our patients cavity-free and maintaining a beautiful smile.
• We Use Tooth-colored Fillings Rather Than Amalgam (Silver Fillings)
Recent advances in dental materials make it possible to restore baby teeth and the permanent teeth with restorations that are not only durable and long-lasting but are also beautiful!
Behavior-Management Rather Than Sedative Agents
We take great pride in primarily using behavior management techniques. By establishing trust with our patients and using behavior management techniques, we are usually able to treat young children in a more cooperative manner and without the need for sedative agents.
• We Value Your Time
We understand that parents have busy schedules and take this into account when scheduling your appointments. We do not double-book appointments.
• Quality Materials Produce Quality Results
We practice by creating a balance between time-proven materials and me modern materials to produce the best results for our patients.
• Enjoy Your Favorite Movie During Dental Procedure
Audiovisual (A/V) distraction have been shown to reduce patient anxiety and pain during dental procedures. We offer a special video headset for our young patients. A child will enjoy any movie or cartoons during the treatment from our selection or parents can bring their own child’s favorite DVD. Please call our staff for our list of movies. If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know.
