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Hypersensitive Teeth
posted: Jan. 30, 2024.
It is common to experience dentine hypersensitivity, with symptoms ranging from moderate to severe. Why does it happen and how do you know if this sensitivity is something to be Read more
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Considerations When Picking the Right Mouthwash
posted: Jan. 23, 2024.
A solid oral health routine begins with daily brushing, flossing, and rinsing. Without a consistent oral health regimen, you may begin to experience tooth decay and bacterial infections. Few patients Read more
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What is Remineralization?
posted: Jan. 16, 2024.
“What is the strongest substance in the body?” If this question comes up on trivia night, be prepared to impress your team when you confidently answer, “Tooth enamel!” Tooth enamel? The Read more
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When should I floss during the day?
posted: Jan. 09, 2024.
A vital step in your oral health routine is flossing. We hope our patients at Walker Dental maintain good oral hygiene, including daily flossing between each visit to our Cambridge, Read more
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Xerostomia: What does that mean anyway?
posted: Jan. 02, 2024.
Does your mouth always feel like it’s dry? If it does you may be suffering from xerostomia. Xerostomia is defined as dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow. Read more
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A Brighter Smile for the New Year
posted: Dec. 26, 2023.
The beginning of a new year is the perfect opportunity for a fresh start for you and your smile. At Walker Dental, a brighter smile is quick and easy! Given the Read more
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How do OTC whitening treatments compare to in-office whitening?
posted: Dec. 19, 2023.
If you are unhappy with the color of your teeth, teeth whitening may be an excellent choice for you. Many patients of the doctor suffer from darkened teeth due to Read more
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It's been years since my last appointment; what should I expect?
posted: Dec. 12, 2023.
Feeling apprehensive or guilty for not visiting a dentist in over a year is common, but coming back to receive dental care is easier than you may think. Our dental Read more
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Ancient Grains for Modern Diets
posted: Dec. 05, 2023.
One of the latest foods in dietary news is also one of the oldest—ancient grains. What makes these old-timers so appealing to modern tastes? Let’s run down the menu! Why Are Read more
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Five Common Reasons for Emergency Care Visits
posted: Nov. 28, 2023.
A dental emergency can strike anywhere, anytime, and without warning. Perhaps you’re playing a game of touch football on Thanksgiving and your brother-in-law decides to up the ante and tackles Read more
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Thanksgiving Trivia
posted: Nov. 21, 2023.
At Walker Dental we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter at Read more
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Dental Veneers
posted: Nov. 14, 2023.
If you want to fix staining, large gaps, fillings, chipped teeth, or the overall shape of your teeth, this may be the perfect option for you. Many of our patients Read more
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Good Teeth Lead to Sporting Success
posted: Nov. 07, 2023.
You already know that taking care of your teeth can help prevent tooth decay and the need for extensive work such as root canals or implants, which can be inconvenient Read more
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Diet Soda vs. Regular Soda: Which is better for teeth?
posted: Oct. 31, 2023.
When most patients ask the doctor this question, they're thinking strictly about sugar content — cut out the bacteria-feeding sugar that's present in regular soda by opting for a diet Read more
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Chipped Your Tooth? Now What?
posted: Oct. 24, 2023.
Accidents happen. Next time you’ll wear your mouthguard when you skateboard, never use your teeth to open anything, and carefully step away from your grandmother’s hard candy dish. But what Read more
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Tooth Discoloration: Common causes and what you can do to stop it
posted: Oct. 17, 2023.
Looking back at childhood photos, you may notice picture after picture of yourself with a mouthful of shiny white teeth. When you look in the mirror today, you wonder what Read more