Everyone has experienced dry mouth at one moment or another. While drinking water can alleviate some bouts of dry mouth, constant or persistent dry mouth may be harder to treat and can have serious consequences. Here, Northfield Dental Group discusses possible causes and consequences of dry mouth, as well as what to do about it.

At Northfield Dental, we believe that the more educated and informed our patients are, the better choices they can make regarding their oral health. To better serve you and your family, in this blog post we answer the most frequently asked questions we hear from our patients about going to the cosmetic dentist in West …Read the full article

The dangers of smoking are well known to many people, but the particular dangers of smoking that affect dental health are somewhat less familiar. The Northfield Dental Group team would like to make you acutely aware of the risks that smoking and other forms of tobacco can pose for your teeth and health.

New research from Brazil indicates that good oral hygiene with brushing and flossing could help to prevent mental impairment and dementia by roughly 25 percent. Here, the team at Northfield Dental Group breaks down the research and explains what it means for you and your family.

Regular visits to the dentist are crucial for keeping your teeth and gums clean and identifying possible oral health problems in the early stages. But did you know that your dentist may be able to detect other systemic health problems — simply by examining your mouth? The dentists at Northfield Dental Group explore several diseases …Read the full article