Do you know the important differences between full and partial dentures? Our team is happy to review both versions for optimal tooth replacement to help you better understand how they can restore your smile. Below we will review the main types of dentures, which are full and partial dentures, and the benefits they have to offer. Dentures replace missing teeth... read more »

October is here and fall has officially begun, bringing with it Breast Cancer Awareness Month as well as National Dental Hygiene Month. This is a time to raise awareness for both and help to prevent problems by monitoring your health and being mindful of your lifestyle choices. Whether you are fighting cancer or dental problems, catching problems in their early... read more »

If you have ever lost a tooth, you might have more than just a gap between your teeth. If a lost tooth is not replaced, the bone in the jaw that supported the lost tooth starts to deteriorate. That’s because when you chew your food, there’s no more stimulation to the bone from the missing tooth’s chewing action. Over time,... read more »

When it comes to protecting your teeth, your first line of defense against tooth decay and cavities is tooth enamel, as it is the outermost covering that protects the more vulnerable dentin and tooth pulp below. Your enamel comes equipped for the job as the hardest substance in your body. However, because it doesn’t have living cells it can’t grow... read more »

When you come in for dental exams and we have cleaned your teeth and gum line and removed any hardened plaque, our dentist can look at them for any signs of trouble, such as cavities, loose or broken teeth, damaged fillings, and evaluate your risk rate of certain diseases which might also take into account your family history. We will... read more »

Morning breath is a form of halitosis. Almost everyone has woken up to their mouth tasting sour. To best help fight against morning breath, it’s important to know more about what might cause halitosis for you. Our dentist, Dr. Sara Sheikh, understands the common causes of halitosis. Furthermore, our team members at Kennebunk Center for Dentistry in Kennebunk, Maine, are... read more »

You don’t always have complete control over your health. Genetics play a big role in the cards you’re dealt, and you have to learn to work with that. However, one aspect of your health you can control is your oral health. A few extreme examples aside, you’re able to control whether your teeth last your entire life, or if you... read more »

Sometimes something as seemingly simple as grinding your teeth at night or crunching down on a piece of ice can exert such force on a tooth’s biting surface that it fractures the tooth enamel. In many of these cases the individual experiences immediate discomfort and sensitivity. A simple dental filling can rarely address a tooth in this condition. Many badly... read more »

Oral cancer is a serious threat to your smile. Thanks to your dental checkups with our dentist, Dr. Sara Sheikh at Kennebunk Center for Dentistry in Kennebunk, Maine, you can be screened for oral cancer every six months as part of your dental checkup. Over 42,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or throat cancers this year. Also, the five-year... read more »

Professional in-office teeth whitening is a successful, effective treatment that our dentist, Dr. Sara Sheikh, is proud to offer at Kennebunk Center for Dentistry. This treatment can help many patients, including you, achieve the smile of their dreams. To help you know more about this treatment, our dentist is happy to share some facts about it. Those facts are: -Professional... read more »