From the time you awaken to the time you retire for the night, you subject your body to a barrage of chemicals, toxins, and potentially hazardous compounds.

You may do so deliberately by smoking, drinking excessive alcohol, or choosing fast food over healthier fare. Sometimes, however, you subject yourself to unhealthy substances, having only the best intentions.

For example, consider the information found on the ingredient list of your toiletries and hygiene products, such as shampoo, mouthwash, facial creams, and toothpaste.

From the desk of Dr. Janice Spada, Sudbury MA dentist:

For most of my patients, the idea of losing one’s tooth to extraction or injury is a rather frightening prospect. However, they’re often greatly relieved to discover that they have a number of excellent options for tooth replacement.

Despite the unpleasant effects of missing teeth on one’s quality of life, I hear of many patients who delay treatment for months, sometimes years, falsely believing that dentures are the only available means of replacing lost teeth. Consider the challenges of daily living with one or more missing teeth:

A note from Dr. Janice Spada, your Sudbury, MA dentist—

The Olympic Games never fail to captivate men, women, and children from across the world, and the Sochi Winter Games were no exception. Even those who’ve never set foot in a gym feel that they, too, can one day achieve glory.

I’m not just being sentimental here; in previous years, the Olympic Games have been linked to increased interest in sports, physical activity, and fitness. A study published in the Journal of the American Dentistry Association reveals that 10-40% of all dental injuries are sports-related, and I can tell you that nearly five million teeth are lost to these injuries every year.

From the desk of Dr. Janice Spada

When I began practicing dentistry in 1982, . Orthodontics was very different. Back then, patients who wanted straighter teeth had no choice but to rely on traditional metal braces with elastic bands, brackets, and frequent trips to an orthodontist.

Today, I’m pleased to offer my patients Invisalign in Sudbury, MA. Invisalign, which uses clear plastic aligners to subtly shift errant teeth into place.

It’s a remarkable opportunity for anyone who has ever kept their smile under wraps out of embarrassment about the spacing and straightness of their teeth.

It’s no secret than men’s and women’s bodies are different. Each sex faces its own unique health challenges and needs, even where oral health is concerned.

Dr. Janice Spada, a Sudbury, MA Dentist, understands the importance of oral hygiene and checkups for her female patients. She discusses the most common gender-specific oral health threats faced by women.

Lately, we’ve seen greater numbers of men embracing the benefits of cosmetic dentistry in our Sudbury, MA dentist office.

The modern man takes great pride in his health and appearance, and a bright smile offers a boost of confidence that will positively impact your self-esteem, your career, and even your love life.

Dr. Janice Spada discusses some of the available options for men who wish to enhance their appearance through cosmetic dentistry.

When you think of a stage, do you envision movie sets, operas, or classical theater? At our Sudbury, MA dentist office, we think of those moments in life when we’re called upon to stand before others—making a presentation to clients, speaking in front of classmates, or even playing a part in a local stage production. Dr. Janice Spada asks: When the time comes to make an impression, what will your smile say about you?

We believe trust is developed when we handle our patients with care.

Recently I had to accompany my father to the emergency room. During the entire emergency room experience, I started to realize how as health care professionals we can lose sight of why we became healthcare providers.

Waiting excessively, no attention to the patient or the family members while waiting; allowing hours to go by without water.

Professionals fixated on the machines read outs and not the patients emotions. Is this healthcare or a science fair project?

It is more a question of how to use a product than which product to buy.

Sometimes I am asked what dental floss or toothbrush is the best. My answer is and always will be “The best is the one that you as the patient likes, uses and is happy with.”

If you do not like a floss brand or product; toothbrush brand or product, what real value is my opinion?

My real value to you as your healthcare professional is to EDUCATE you in the proper use of the floss and toothbrush.

My responsibility is to educate and not become the marketing wing for any manufacturer.

I love when my patients smile more because of the work I do.

A while back a patient wrote why they smiled “Realizing that I had not thought of tooth pain for a long time.”   

It made me happy to learn that one of my patients would write such a comment.