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Benefits of CEREC Crowns vs. Traditional Crowns
Grafton Dental Care can restore your smile in one visit with CEREC dental crowns. Learn more about this advanced technology in our blog post!![Brunette woman in a yellow sweater cringes in pain and holds her cheek due to a toothache](https://graftondentalcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/GettyImages-929469688-400x267.jpg)
When Is a Toothache an Emergency?
In our blog post, we explore possible causes of toothaches and how to know if you need emergency dental treatment.![Illustration of upper arch of teeth missing a tooth after an extraction](https://graftondentalcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/50730990897_b130b54438_k-e1672331567765-400x160.jpg)
Will My Teeth Shift After an Extraction?
We explain how a missing tooth or extraction can affect your smile. We also give an overview of tooth replacement options.![Drawing of an implant-supported bridge replacing missing teeth on an upper arch](https://graftondentalcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/AD-implant-bridge_900x600-400x267.jpg)
Fix Missing Teeth with an Implant-Supported Bridge
Grafton Dental Care can restore your smile with an implant-supported bridge in Grafton, MA. Learn more on our blog post or contact our office!![Cartoon showing happy dental implants ready to be inserted in the mouth.](https://graftondentalcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/HappyDentalImplants900x600-400x267.jpg)
What Is the Dental Implant Process?
If you’ve lost teeth for any reason, you have options for replacing them. Dentures and bridges are common, but there are also dental implants. This permanent solution offers many benefits. At Grafton Dental Care, we offer implant dentistry from start-to-finish. What is the process for dental implants? The Dental Implant Process The first step is … Continued![Woman with jaw pain](https://graftondentalcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/teeth-grinding-400x267.png)
Don’t grind away your smile.
Most people grind their teeth from time to time, like watching a nail biting football game or during heavy exercise etc. Occasional teeth grinding is not harmful, but when it become a chronic habit, it can wreck havoc on your teeth. Teeth grinding (Bruxism) can occur due to a variety of reasons. Some of them … Continued![dental patient undergoing root canal therapy](https://graftondentalcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/dental-surgery-with-sedation-400x267.jpg)
When Is a Root Canal Necessary?
When it comes to dental procedures, root canals have a bad reputation. Many people put them off because of fear. The truth is that root canals today are essentially painless. Most importantly, they relieve tooth pain and save your natural tooth. Read our blog post to determine when this procedure is necessary.![man holding his jaw in pain from a tooth that needs extracting](https://graftondentalcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/man-holding-his-jaw-with-TMJ-pain-400x267.jpg)
Do I Need a Tooth Extraction?
When it comes to addressing things like trauma and decay, most dentists will agree: it’s almost always best to save the natural tooth. However, there are plenty of situations where that’s just not possible. Read our blog post to learn when tooth extraction may be needed.![senior couple hug and smile after learning about their oral health](https://graftondentalcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/senior-couple-contemplating-400x267.jpg)