September 7th, 2016
It's the end of summer, and fall is just around the corner. Soon the temperatures will cool down, the leaves will start to change, and Drs. Cartsos and Zavras and our team at Convivial Dental are sure that you’ll soon be thinking about Halloween costumes and Thanksgiving plans in no time. But wait! First, we want to know about your favorite parts of the summer! Did you go on a wonderful family trip? Did you pick up a new hobby? Did you try to spend as much time outside and in the sun as possible?
Share your favorite memories, stories, or photos with us by leaving a comment below or on our Facebook page.
August 31st, 2016
Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring the country's workers and their contributions to the strength of our country as a whole.
How Labor Day Started
There is actually some debate as to the origins of Labor Day. It is uncertain whether Peter McGuire, a cofounder for the American Federation of Labor, or Matthew Maguire, who was the secretary of Central Labor Union of New York, had the great idea. However, the Central Labor Union's plans were what launched the first Labor Day in America.
The First Labor Day
The very first Labor Day was celebrated on September 5th, 1882. The Central Labor Union then held annual celebrations on September 5th for what they called a working man's holiday. By the year 1885, the Labor Day celebration had spread to many different industrial areas, and after that it began spreading to all industries in the United States.
Labor Day Today
Labor Day today is a huge United States holiday during which we honor the country's workers with a day of rest and relaxation or a day of picnics and parades. This holiday is truly one to honor the many people who work hard to contribute to the economic well-being of our great country!
Our team at Convivial Dental hopes all of our patients celebrate Labor Day, and every holiday, safely and happily. Whether you stay in the Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts area, or travel out of town, have fun, and don't forget to brush!
August 26th, 2016
We are delighted to announce that in addition to existing diode technology, Convivial Dental is now using Lightscalpel Soft Tissue Laser.
Lightscalpel is a CO2 laser used to perform soft tissue surgeries with minimal or no discomfort.
Lightscalpel is considered state-of-the art in the world of dental lasers. It shortens the procedure time, it minimizes or eliminates bleeding and leads to a much faster healing. It is an ideal device for select periodontal treatment, frenectomies, biopsies, and tissue contouring.
The purchase of Lighscalpel represents a significant investment in the quality of dentistry that we are proud to provide, and the comfort and convenience of our patients.
August 26th, 2016
With students preparing to return back to school and to resume sports activities, athletes should know that all contact sports, and especially those that require a helmet, present a risk of dental accidents including broken teeth, fractured bones, etc. To stimulate and reward positive health behaviors, our dentists are delighted to offer personalized athletic mouthguards at a significant discount. In contrast to preformed ready-made mouthguards that are sold in super markets, our individualized mouth guards are uniquely fitted to the athlete. The process involves an impression of the teeth, creating a plaster mold, and then creating the guard in the laboratory. For more questions or to make an appointment please call out front desk at 617-735-0800 and request a “new mouthguard appointment”. This offer represents a discount of $138, and will remain active until September 31st 2016.
