Dr. Karen L. Madruga, DMD / Specializes in Botox And Dermal Fillers
Dentist | General Practice
11 Main St Southborough MA, 01772About
Karen L. Madruga, DMD, is a dentist who diagnoses and treats patients at Southborough Dental Associates in Southborough, MA. As a dentist, he has dedicated training and unique experience specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. Dr. Madruga he has an impressive professional journey that spans twenty years and has expanse knowledge and unrivaled expertise in restorative dentistry and orthodontics. Moreover, she has completed missionary dentistry in Guayaquil and Ecuador in an effort to help communities in need.
Education and Training
BU Goldman School of Dental Medicine Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree 1999
Veterans Medical Center and Jackson Memorial Hospital Postdoctoral Training 0
Provider Details
Dr. Karen L. Madruga, DMD / Specializes in Botox And Dermal Fillers's Expert Contributions
What are the signs of a failed root canal?
Sensitivity to biting or chewing, swelling around tooth , pain in jaw. Similar symptoms as when tooth was originally infected. Recommend seeing your specialist. READ MORE
How long after a tooth extraction can I eat on that side?
Typically you can start eating soft food 48 hrs after the extraction. Before that, I recommend smoothies, omelettes, and very easy to swallow food. If it was a difficult extraction, be careful not to eat foods that will aggravate the area. READ MORE
Can dentists fill cavities between teeth?
Absolutely READ MORE
How can I make flossing easier?
Practice wrapping the floss around your middle finger and this way you can use pointing finger to work the floss around teeth. There are floss picks that allow you to poke it between teeth but not as good for cleaning as the previous way. READ MORE
Awards
- Top Invisalign Provider Year Northeast American
Professional Memberships
- Massachusetts Dental Society
- American Dental Association
- American Academy of Clear Aligners
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Completed missionary dentistry in Guayaquil and Ecuador in an effort to help communities in need.
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Get to know Cosmetic Dentist and Clear Aligner Therapist Dr. Karen L. Madruga, who serves the population of Massachusetts.
Dr. Karen L. Madruga is part owner of the Southborough Dental Associates. Where her philosophy is to maintain integrity, compassion and a gentle touch.
She holds expertise in Oral cancer screening, dental care education, scaling and root planing, restorative dentistry including crowns and fixed bridgework, inlays and onlays, implant restoration, removable prosthetic appliances, and root canal therapy. Additionally she participates in Invisalign Reingage and offers Accelerated Orthodontics with Invisalign using Propel, and is Botox and Dermal filler certified.
Dr. Madruga’s patients have excellent reviews of her, one stating, “Southboro Dental is a very clean & welcoming environment. Knowledgeable dental assistants, hygienists and staff. Dr Madruga is always very sweet and caring, she does great work and I am very happy going to her for my dental work.”
Dr. Madruga earned her degree in Health and Sciences at Northeastern University and became a Registered Dental Hygienist at Forsythe. Furthering her education, she graduated with her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry at BU Goldman School of Dental Medicine in 1999, giving her over two decades of experience in her field. She completed her postdoctoral training with Veterans Medical center and Jackson Memorial Hospital.
Wanting to help communities in need, Dr. Madruga gained experience in missionary dentistry in Guayaquil and Ecuador.
To stay up to date in her field, she remains a professional member of the American Dental Association and The Massachusetts Dental Society.
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