For your physical health, you need a primary care physician. That’s the person you go to for regular checkups and when you’re not feeling well. Your physician is the first professional you touch base with for your physical health needs.
Your oral health requires a similar care provider. That’s the role of a general dentist. You can think of your general dentist as the primary healthcare provider for your mouth and teeth. The dentist makes sure that your teeth are clean, healthy and strong.
Dr Tony Tong and Union Dental provide general dentistry services in Marlborough for patients of all ages. We have the experience and expertise to care for your family’s teeth.
Preventative Care
The choices you make today can affect your smile for a lifetime. One of the best ways to protect your teeth is to get regular dental cleanings.
You brush and floss every day, and that’s important. Occasionally, though, your teeth require a deeper cleaning than you can achieve at home.
The hygienists at Union Dental are experts at thorough teeth cleanings. We gently and diligently clear away tartar and plaque to improve your look, freshen your breath and protect your teeth. Our professional techniques will leave you with a bright, polished smile.
Fluoride treatment is another step you can take for preventative care. It strengthens your teeth so that they’re less likely to develop cavities. Some patients may need dental sealants as well.
We recommend that most patients visit us twice a year for preventative cleanings, but some people require more frequent visits. Our Union Dental team can provide a personalized plan for your appointment schedule.
When you visit our Marlborough office for a preventative cleaning, Dr Tony Tong will also perform an examination. Exams are an important way to stay on top of your oral health.
During an exam, we’ll check your teeth and gums for signs of decay or disease. Dark spots and inflamed gums point to a problem. We’ll also ask about any symptoms that you may be experiencing, such as tooth sensitivity.
Taking x-rays allows us to get an inside look at your teeth. These images alert our providers to problems that are developing deep inside your mouth. We may spot issues that can’t be seen by looking at your teeth from the outside.
The sooner we notice these problems, the sooner we can address them. It’s best to treat cavities, gingivitis and other tooth concerns right away. When the issues are small, the treatment is usually fairly simple. When the problem becomes more advanced, the treatment becomes more complicated — and more expensive!
Maintaining a regular cleaning and exam schedule allows your dentist to keep a close eye on your oral health. We can work together to keep your mouth in great shape.
Sometimes, your general dentist will recommend treatment for a tooth problem. Treatments may range from simple to complex.
For example, if you have a cavity, the dentist will recommend a filling. At Union Dental, we use tooth-colored fillings that blend with the surrounding teeth. Other routine procedures include deep cleanings and teeth whitening.
Stubborn stains, broken teeth, receding gums or infected roots require more advanced procedures. Our lineup of services includes dental veneers, crowns, root canals, bridges, implants and dentures. Dr Tony Tong performs oral surgery in addition to general dentistry, so many of your tooth needs can be taken care of in our Marlborough office.
Union Dental offers general dentistry in Marlborough, Worcester and Shrewsbury. Call today to schedule your next appointment with our general dentist.
Our offices in Worcester, Shrewsbury, Marlborough and Milford are convenient not only to these communities but also to our neighbors in Framingham, Northborough, Westborough, Southborough, Hudson, Bolton, Berlin, Boylston, West Boylston, Grafton, North Grafton, Holden, Paxton, Leicester, Auburn and Milbury.
126 Union Street Suite 1
Marlborough, MA 01752 508-481-4200
101 Pleasant Street Suite 210
Worcester, MA 01609 774-420-2600
2 Wesleyan Ter,
Shrewsbury, MA 01545 508-425-3368
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