Harte Dental: Did You Know that forcing a smile can actually make you feel happy!? The facial feedback hypothesis suggests the physical act (muscle activation) of smiling makes your brain release the "happy neurotransmitters" serotonin (reducing stress), endorphins (reducing perception of pain and inspiring a feeling of wellness), and dopamine (feeling happy)! Wow! And we know (Mirror ...
Happy Dental Hygienist Week! We are proud of our skilled hygienists Erynn (Hygiene Team Leader), Angela, and Melissa! They thoroughly clean all surfaces of your tooth, make you feel at ease the entire cleaning, help doctors identify any concerns about the tooth's structure, and sterilize the instruments between patients! It is a demanding job, with many skills ...
One third of the world's population drinks coffee according to Britannica and many of us here at Harte Dental LOVE coffee!
Did you know coffee, if left on teeth, can lead to staining, as it has tannins, which are naturally occurring plant compounds. (The tannins are also responsible for the bitter taste of coffee!) Some research indicates these tannins ...
Are your teeth not as pearly white as John Stamos's or Beyonce's? Are slightly yellow teeth healthy? Have no fear! If your teeth are just a bit off white with a little bit of yellow, they are likely still healthy!
Your tooth has white enamel as an outer layer, but just underneath is your dentin, which is ...
With summer in full swing, we hope you are enjoying the yard, beach, pool, park, or wherever you love to go to get some fresh air!
Did you know that by spending some time in the sun, you are getting vitamin D, and you are actually strengthening your teeth!?
Vitamin D is known for helping build strong ...
Here at Harte Dental, we know a thing or two about how awesome moms are! We are Mom-Owned and Operated!
If you are searching for a great gift for a deserving mom you know, go to our Instagram or Facebook to enter to win the Complimentary Whitening! To enter, you must "Like" and "Follow" Harte Dental ...
What is a crown? When would I need a crown? Will I become royalty? Read on to find out all you need to know about crowns! And sorry, you will not necessarily become royalty if you get a crown but you may FEEL like it!
EXCITING NEWS! Harte Dental is offering Botox treatment right here at our office!
We have our Spring Special going on now! Botox is $12 a unit (a $15/unit value) for the first 10 patients!
CALL US TODAY FOR YOUR FREE CONSULT AT (617)696-5257! And remember, we're always accepting new patients!
Also feel free ...
Some people say "try to limit the coffee you drink because it can stain your teeth!"
Hold on a second! I LOVE COFFEE!
Here's what we need to know...
Coffee contains ingredients called tannins, which cause color compounds to stick to your teeth. When these compounds stick, they can leave an unwanted yellow hue behind. It only ...
Dynamic wrinkles on your face (forehead lines, crow's feet, frown lines) are caused by overuse of muscles. So think... if you smile a lot, you may have more wrinkles than someone who does not!
Botox (Botulinum toxin) relaxes muscle by blocking the release of a chemical called acetylcholine. Botox is injected into the affected muscles when treating ...
Our team is in Boston for the 2020 Yankee Dental Congress. We are taking continuing education courses to learn about the latest and greatest research and technology!
Dr. Kimberly Harte and Dr. Jieun Cha took a continuing education course focusing on perfecting the aesthetics of our patients smiles, while conserving tooth structure through ...