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General Wellness Starts with Oral Care

July 12th, 2017

Your mouth is a gateway to the rest of your body, so maintaining healthy habits like brushing, flossing, and scheduling regular checkups is essential. Negligent dental habits can cause gum inflammation and disease, which in turn can lead to heart problems and more. (Here, the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research lays out some tell-tale signs.)

We suggest being vigilant about oral health. Dr. Ronald Plotka and Dr. Gregory Feider added Solea, an innovative dental laser, to our office. It performs routine procedures with virtually no pain, which means you can feel good about doing your job, and us doing ours.

Call our Swampscott office to set up your next visit today.

Teeth Whitening For a Bright Summer

July 5th, 2017

Summer brings sunshine and warm weather, and many of our patients begin thinking about brightening their smiles this time of year. A whiter smile is one just one visit away at North Shore Centre for Laser, Cosmetic, and Family Dentistry!

Teeth whitening is safe, quick, and inexpensive. It can be used to correct many tooth discolorations which may have been caused by staining, aging, or chemical damage to teeth. Using the latest in whitening technology, we can offer a safe method for creating the beautiful smile you've always wanted. Just let us know at any appointment if you would like a brighter smile.

Get your beautiful smile today! Give us a call at our convenient Swampscott office to schedule an appointment!

Fun Facts for the Fourth

June 28th, 2017

The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While your fellow revelers eat hot dogs and wave flags, you can impress them by sharing these fascinating facts and historical tidbits about some of our country’s traditions and symbols from the team at North Shore Centre for Laser, Cosmetic, and Family Dentistry.

The Statue of Liberty

With a torch in one hand and a tablet in the other, the Statue of Liberty is one of the most iconic and recognizable symbols of our country. However, as recognizable as certain parts of the statue are, not many people know that broken shackles, which represent oppression and tyranny, are lying at Lady Liberty’s feet. According to the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, the copper-plated lady weighs in at a whopping 450,000 tons and has been holding her torch up for more than 125 years, which must make for some impressive arm muscles.

Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

Since 1916, people have been flocking to Coney Island on the Fourth of July to witness what some people call the “superbowl of competitive eating.” Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating contest challenges competitors to devour as many hot dogs as they can in just ten minutes, with the current record holder swallowing a whopping 68 hot dogs! If you’d like to witness this bizarre and frenzied eating competition but you won’t be anywhere near Coney Island on the fourth, don’t worry. ESPN has been broadcasting this popular event for several years, so you can watch from the comfort of your couch while you eat a reasonably portioned meal.

The History Behind Fireworks

Viewing the nighttime fireworks display is exciting way to finish off the fourth. Many people know that these brilliant displays probably originated with the Chinese. However, many historians also believe that fireworks were stumbled upon when the Chinese roasted bamboo sticks over fires and watched them explode. After many years of roasting the sticks, a group of alchemists created an early form of gunpowder, which they stuffed into the bamboo sticks to create an even more powerful explosion, paving the way for the today’s modern fireworks.

Whether you’re planning on visiting the Statue of Liberty, watching fireworks in Swampscott, or even participating in a hot dog eating contest, Dr. Ronald Plotka and Dr. Gregory Feider and our team hope you have a safe and fun-filled holiday. Happy Fourth of July!

The Swiss Army Knife of Dentistry

June 21st, 2017

By now, you’ve likely heard about our new, amazing dental laser, Solea. It’s a radical breakthrough in dental technology and allows us to perform virtually painless and soundless procedures without any anesthesia. What types of procedures, you ask? Here’s a quick look at some of the more basic procedures where you’ll be experiencing Solea:

  • Cavity preps
  • Crown lengthening
  • Inlays
  • Onlays
  • Removing old fillings including amalgams and composites
  • Gingivectomies
  • Crown preps

Dr. Ronald Plotka and Dr. Gregory Feider and our team are really excited for all of our patients to come in and experience our ground-breaking new laser. With virtually no pain, no anesthesia, and no sound, there’s no reason to put off your appointment to our Swampscott office any longer. Schedule your appointment now!

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