Five Advantages of Tooth Colored Fillings Composite dental fillings are white alternatives to traditional metal restorations. Instead of visible metal compounds, a white filling uses small particles of things like glass or polymer, depending on the material that’s used. These constructs give composite fillings multiple advantages over conventional methods used in the past. Here are […]

The Best Denture Products and How to Use Them Now that you have a brand new set of dentures, you want to do everything you can to keep them clean, comfortable, and last as long as possible. A big misconception among denture wearers is that now that they don’t have any “real” teeth, oral hygiene […]

Dental Symptoms of Sleep Apnea Could you have a sleeping disorder or sleep disordered breathing? Conditions like sleep apnea often involve a host of symptoms such as: Snoring Frequent headaches and migraines Fatigue Depression Weight gain Cardiovascular disease …but did you know that sometimes, the symptoms could be spotted during your dental exam in our […]

Caring for Your Full Dentures At Sachem Dental we love providing our patients with right tools to enjoy a beautiful smile. Now that you have a new set of dentures, you’ll need to know how to take care of them in order to keep them looking great and feeling comfortable. The Denture Cleaning Process Let’s […]

3 Reasons to Consider Getting Dental Implants Chances are if you have missing teeth, you’ve been looking at getting into dental implants. The advantages of implants over conventional alternatives – like bridges or partial dentures – are significantly different than more traditional procedures. But even if you’re not sold on the idea of these permanent […]

4 Reasons to Consider Wisdom Teeth Extractions Wisdom teeth are the third (farthest back) molars in your mouth. They typical begin to cut through the gums and appear when you’re a teenager or young adult. For most people, third molars aren’t necessary and don’t play a role when it comes to chewing. In fact, wisdom […]