ROBERT SILVERS, DMD
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NHL Iron Man Keith Yandle Suffers Dental Trauma on Ice
posted: Oct. 30, 2020.
Professional Hockey player Keith Yandle is the current NHL “iron man”—that is, he has earned the distinction of playing in the most consecutive games. On November 23, Yandle was Read more -
Keep Your New Straightened Smile Straight With an Orthodontic Retainer
posted: Oct. 20, 2020.
You can't correct a poor bite with braces or clear aligners overnight: Even the most cut-and-dried case can still require a few years to move teeth where they should Read more -
4 Ways Saliva Protects Your Mouth Against Disease
posted: Oct. 10, 2020.
Brushing and flossing daily, and dental visits at least twice a year: These are the essential things you should be doing to protect your teeth and gums against dental Read more -
How to Care for Your Child's Valuable Primary Teeth
posted: Sep. 30, 2020.
Infancy is perhaps the only time in a person's life where a smile with just a few tiny teeth is still endearing. More will come—and then each will gradually Read more -
What's That on Your Teeth, Nick Jonas? How to Avoid a Similar Smile Oops
posted: Sep. 20, 2020.
Think no one is looking at your smile when you’re out in public? Nick Jonas’ recent experience might convince you otherwise. While the Jonas Brothers were performing during the Read more -
Unpleasant Cracked Mouth Corners Can Be Treated and Prevented
posted: Sep. 10, 2020.
Ever have a paper cut or an irritated hangnail? They're not considered major health problems, but, boy, can they sting! Something similar can occur in the corners of your mouth Read more -
4 Simple Things You Can Do to Stop Bad Breath
posted: Aug. 31, 2020.
When they weren't building pyramids or wrapping mummies, the ancient Egyptians mixed herbs and spices with a little honey to make small lozenges. Their purpose: to fight halitosis, that Read more -
4 Dental Health Areas That Deserve Attention Before Getting Back to School
posted: Aug. 21, 2020.
The final quarter of the 2019-2020 academic year was like no other in modern history. Because of COVID-19, U.S. schools and colleges lay dormant as millions of students carried Read more -
Even Celebrities Have Accidents: See What They Do to Restore Their Chipped Teeth
posted: Aug. 11, 2020.
Chipped a tooth? Don't beat yourself up—this type of dental injury is quite common. In fact, you probably have a favorite celebrity who has chipped one or more of Read more -
Stop Plaque Buildup Around Your Implant-Supported Bridge With Flossing
posted: Aug. 01, 2020.
Losing your teeth can be a traumatic experience with serious consequences for your overall health. Fortunately, you have great options for replacing lost teeth that can restore both appearance Read more -
Have Fun This Summer But Play it Safe for Your Dental Health's Sake
posted: Jul. 22, 2020.
As summer reaches its apex here in the western hemisphere, warmer weather beckons many of us out of doors. And there's plenty of fun to be had, from hiking Read more -
Removable or Bonded, Retainers Help Protect Your New Straighter Smile
posted: Jul. 12, 2020.
The straightening process for a crooked smile doesn't end when the braces come off. There's one more crucial phase to undergo to make sure we don't lose the progress Read more -
You Can Have a Straighter Smile - Just Like the Queen of England
posted: Jul. 02, 2020.
The monarchs of the world experience the same health issues as their subjects—but they often tend to be hush-hush about it. Recently, though, the normally reticent Queen Elizabeth II Read more -
Here Is How We May Be Able to Bring an Impacted Tooth Where It Should Be
posted: Jun. 22, 2020.
If all goes normally, we have most of our permanent teeth as we enter puberty. Except, though, when it doesn't—sometimes incoming permanent teeth don't fully erupt, often because there's Read more -
How to Help Your Child Beat the Odds for Getting a Tooth Injury
posted: Jun. 12, 2020.
Half of all children will injure at least one tooth before adulthood. That's why we're joining with other health professionals this June to promote National Safety Month. As dentists, Read more -
New Studies Show: Sealants Could Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
posted: Jun. 02, 2020.
Your child could hit a speed bump on their road to dental maturity—tooth decay. In fact, children are susceptible to an aggressive form of decay known as Early Childhood Read more
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Your smile is often the first thing people will notice about your appearance. Your smile leaves a lasting impression. With Dr. Silvers' more than 35 years of training and experience treating the most discriminating clients of the north shore, you can expect an exceptional dental experience, customized care and healthy, beautiful lasting results.