At Apex Dental in Northborough, MA, we believe in educating our patients on the proper techniques and methods to maintain a healthy smile. We believe that preventive dental care should be practiced at home and in our office. Preventive dental care helps keep…
Dry mouth can be uncomfortable and irritating, but did you know it can be caused by your prescription medications? Over 500 prescription medication report dry mouth as a common side effect. Prescribed medications for conditions such as allergies and anxiety…
Apex Dental, a Northborough dental practice led by Dr. Robert Gauthier, welcomes a new associate! Dr. Olga Krikunenko has joined the team of dental professionals at Apex Dental and is available Monday through Friday and every other Saturday for appointments.…
Recent studies continue to show the correlation between oral health and overall health: problems with oral health can affect overall well being and vice-versa! This interrelationship makes maintaining good oral health more important than ever and emphasizes how regular preventive…
This month is the time to consider the importance of keeping your child’s teeth strong and healthy- even their primary, or “baby” teeth- we are celebrating National Children’s Dental Health Month! At Apex Dental in Northborough, Dr. Robert Gauthier recommends…
The modern American diet contains an ever increasing amount of added sugars and the approaching holiday season will mean more sweets for most of us! Controlling the amount of added sugars in our daily diet is not only important for…
Over 90% of children go trick or treating each Halloween. A bag full of candy is a child's dream come true and a dentist's nightmare. Here are some tips from Dr. Gauthier at Apex Dental in Northbourough to keep your kids…
Oral cancer that is not treated immediately can be life threatening, so it's important to keep regular appointments with the dentist to make sure that your mouth stays healthy. April is National Oral Cancer Awarness Month, so if your due…
When it comes to going to the dentist for preventive appointments, there are many other things that most people would rather do instead. Unfortunately, this only compounds the problem by causing minor problems with your teeth to turn into major…