Dr. Richard E. Wolfert, DMD | 1121 Main St., Ste #2 So. Weymouth, MA 02190 | 781-335-0604
South Weymouth Dentist
Dr. Richard E. Wolfert, DMD
Give parents a choice between soda, a juice box or a bottle of water for their children and most would probably go for the bottle water. What many people don’t realize is that opting for bottled water, though better for their children than soda or sugar-loaded fruit juice, is missing a key ingredient their children …
One reason parents brush their teeth with their children is to make sure they are brushing the way the dentist instructed. Perhaps a better reason is so parents can remind themselves to do the same. Particularly as it pertains to time. Most dentists recommend you brush your teeth a minimum of two minutes at a …
: Dr. Richard Wolfert, AKA “The Toothboss” (far left) poses with Friendly’s Chris Lund, Kelsy Bannon and Owner Bobby Arruda. Dr. Wolfert and Friendly’s locations in Weymouth are celebrating National Tooth Fairy Day the week of March 4. For most children and their parents, the celebration for losing a tooth involves a visit from the …
Need a tooth replaced? Dr. Wolfert, AKA “The Toothboss” explains the differences between bridges and dental implants.
Dental benefits first became available in 1974. Back then, the average benefit coverage was $1,000. Does that sound familiar? If you have dental coverage it probably does because the average dental benefit in 2012 is about $1,000. To put that into perspective, in 1974, a brand new Mustang cost about $2500. Today, a 2013 Mustang …
I was recently perusing the American Dental Hygienists Association website and came across some rather interesting facts. In no particular order, here they are: Snacking on celery, carrots, or apples helps clear away loose food and debris. Toothbrushes should be replaced every two to three months and after illnesses like a cold or flu. Oral …
Most dental plans cover basic examinations and cleanings, but some plans may not cover things you might assume to be routine. Most misunderstandings occur when patients believe their insurance will or should pay for more than it will. Most dental insurance companies classify dental procedures in three categories: Preventative – This typically includes routine cleanings …
When it comes to holiday sweets, most people worry about what it will do to their waist line. Not much thought is given about what an increase in sweets can do to their teeth. While you might assume a few extra trips to the gym after the holidays will take care of the sweets, the …
When you visit our home page, you’ll hear a familiar song by another “boss” Bruce Springsteen. With our newest offering, sedation dentistry, we may have to replace Born to Run with The Ramones’ I Wanna Be Sedated. While dentists have used sedatives like nitric oxide or “laughing gas” for decades, current sedation dentistry involves giving …
