When you are looking for a Putnam family dentist, you are searching for someone who needs to be a lot of things to a lot of people. First of all, your family may include mom and dad, a few kids, grandma and grandpa, Aunt Shirley, and even that kindly old gentleman next door you look after. Among all of those people, a variety of dental services may be required from basic teeth cleaning to more advanced procedures, such as dental implants or dentures and partials. Drs. Carolyn and Walter McGinn are the skilled and experienced dentists you need to make sure your family members enjoy healthy and happy smiles for a lifetime.
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Gums. They’re the kind of thing you don’t think about when they’re healthy — but as soon as they start to cause problems, you quickly realize just how important they are. Unfortunately, sometimes that’s already too late. Did you know that nearly half of Americans suffer from some form of gum disease? And that the infection can have serious repercussions on the rest of the body? Keep reading to learn more about the condition — from its causes and prevention to the gum disease treatment. 
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Now that summertime has almost come to a close, you know what that means: it’s time to start prepping for the upcoming school year. Ah, yes. The infamous start of school for everyone. Before you know it, there will be plenty of sports practices, school projects, and countless other school-related activities that you’ll have to be involved with. Before your schedule becomes a mess, we’d advise you to schedule your child’s back-to-school checkup very soon. There’s no better way to keep them extra prepared for the school year than with a regular checkup at our 
The appearance of your teeth is vitally important for a confident smile. Most people who don’t have the nicest of smiles tend to cover their teeth when they talk or flat-out refuse to smile. Your teeth are a terrible thing to waste, especially when you consider how often others see them. Anytime you open your mouth to speak, eat, yawn, sneeze or burp (sorry, but it’s true), your teeth are on display. Anything less than a beautiful smile can leave your self-confidence reeling. If you thought celebrities were the only ones who could attain beautiful smiles through the use of porcelain veneers, think again! Though porcelain veneers can freshen up your smile in a major way, there are some cons associated with this procedure. Our Putnam, CT office wants you to know the advantages and disadvantages of porcelain veneers so you can be armed with the appropriate information before choosing your treatment. For dental veneers, Putnam residents put their trust in our team to deliver quality results.
If you’re missing 1 to 3 teeth, dental crown and bridge therapy can restore your bite. Let the experienced restorative dentists, Dr.s Carolyn and Walter McGinn in 
Summer is just around the corner. Time for family picnics, long hikes, an evening of catch and many other enjoyable activities with family and friends. Naturally, there will be plenty of smiles to go around and you certainly want yours to be one of them. However, if you’re missing teeth, then you might be reluctant to share your smile. Have you considered 
As the American population ages, more and more people are likely to need tooth replacement. However, age is not necessarily a factor when it comes to replacing missing teeth. Research indicates that around 69 percent of adults between the ages of 35 and 44 have lost at least one tooth because of an injury, root canal failure, periodontitis or severe tooth decay. By the age of 74, more than 25 percent of adults can expect to lose all of their teeth. One of the most reliable ways to replace missing teeth is with a denture. Whether you need to replace one or more missing teeth, 
Because your family is made up of people young and old, 
If you have a tooth that is severely decayed or cracked, or a tooth that has undergone root canal therapy, then you want a tooth restoration that looks as natural as possible.