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What Are Invisalign Attachments and Why Do You Need Them?

If you’ve recently started Invisalign treatment, you may have noticed small, tooth-colored bumps attached to some of your teeth.


How Invisalign Chewies Can Help Your Aligners Fit Better

If you wear Invisalign, you may occasionally notice that a new aligner feels especially tight or does not seem to sit completely against every tooth right away.


Why Invisalign Is Often the First Step in a Smile Makeover

When people think about improving their smile, treatments like teeth whitening, veneers, and cosmetic bonding often come to mind first. But in many cases, Invisalign can be an important first step in creating the smile you want.


How to Maximize Your Family’s Dental Insurance Benefits Before the Year Ends in Marlborough, MA

As the end of the year approaches, it is a good time to review your family's dental insurance benefits. Many dental plans operate on an annual benefit period, which means unused benefits may not roll over once the plan resets. If someone in your family is overdue for a cleaning, needs a filling, or has been postponing recommended treatment, scheduling care before year-end may help you make better use of the coverage you already have.


10 Signs You May Need Invisalign

If you have ever looked at your smile and wondered whether your teeth could be straighter, Invisalign clear aligners may be worth considering.


Crown Shade Selection

Picking a shade  for a crown or multiple crowns often requires multiple steps. The first step is to determine if the shade of the teeth we are matching to is adequate.


Why Do Some Invisalign Cases Need IPR Between the Teeth?

If you’re starting Invisalign treatment, you may hear your dentist mention something called IPR. The term can sound a little intimidating at first, but it’s actually a very common technique used in clear aligner treatment.


Back-to-School Dental Checklist: Getting Marlborough Kids Ready for a Confident New School Year

A new school year brings fresh routines, busy mornings, after-school activities, and plenty of changes for families. Before schedules become packed, it is a good time to make sure your child’s oral health is ready too. At Paglia Family Dental in Marlborough, we provide family and pediatric dentistry designed to help children maintain healthy teeth and gums throughout the school year. The practice has served generations of Marlborough families for more than 80 years.


How Stress Can Affect Your Teeth, Gums, and Overall Oral Health

When most people hear about stress, they immediately think of such things as headaches, exhaustion or difficulty falling asleep, but there is one more problem caused by stress – oral health issues. Chronic stress can impact people's everyday routines and health in such a way that can result in various dental problems.


Cosmetic Dentistry: Treatments for a Healthier, More Confident Smile

A confident smile can make a meaningful difference in how you feel about yourself. Whether you are concerned about stains, chipped teeth, gaps, crowding, or uneven tooth shapes, cosmetic dentistry offers personalized treatments designed to improve the appearance of your smile.