Cosmetic Dentistry Blog

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and three local professionals will donate their time to speak to parents about important health issues and answer questions that concern you.

• Address your dental questions and concerns
• Find out if your child needs braces
• Learn about common misdiagnoses of ADHD and other behavioral disorders that can be eliminated by the right bite to increase brain function
• Find out how Bed Wetting, Ear infections and Sleep Apnea are Dental Related
• Learn about the importance of mouth guards in sports

Speakers: Konstantin Ronkin DMD, LVIF. Courtney Wager RDH. Wes Barton DMD.

The Event will take place at The JFK Elementary School in Canton. 100 Dedham St. Canton, MA 02021. For more information Click Here or Call (781) 330-0900.

When it's time for New Year’s resolutions, many people resolve to be healthy. Well what about committing to your dental health? Dental health is directly related to your physical health and well being. Oral Health (teeth, gums and mouth) has a Direct Relationship to Your Overall Health

Taking care of your teeth and gums, allows your body to keep the naturally occurring bacteria in your mouth under control. However, oral infections like tooth decay and gum disease can be caused by harmful bacteria in your mouth when your dental health is neglected. This bacteria can enter your bloodstream.

Gum Disease or Periodontal Disease does not just affect your teeth. A correlation has been shown between oral diseases and conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and pre-term labor. There is no cure for periodontal disease, but Dream Smile Dental can help you maintain your current condition and provide therapy to help it from getting worse.

Resolve to maintain your dental health, contact Dream Smile Dental to jump start your health in the New Year.

Americans of all ages are spending more time and money improving their smiles through cosmetic dental work or orthodontics. Some experts attribute our recent attention to orthodontics to more aesthetic, less noticeable treatment options made possible by cutting-edge technology. One of the most popular – and most high-tech – of these innovations is Invisalign.

Invisalign is a method of straightening teeth using a series of clear, almost invisible, removable Aligners. Invisalign combines the doctor’s clinical treatment plan with proprietary 3-D, computer-generated software to make these sets of unique, custom-made Aligners that move teeth in very precise increments.

But Invisalign isn’t the only innovation in dental and orthodontic practices today. Offices like ours are using digital photography and video, chair-side laptops and Internet access, and a host of technology-based products to educate patients about their dentition and engage them in the treatment process.

Dream Smile Dental is currently having an Invisalign Spring Promotion. If you start full Invisalign treatment and your case is approved by March 25th, you will get $500 off treatment! Call (781) 330-0900 or e-mail us at appointments@dreamsmiledental.com today for more details or to book your FREE Invisalign Screening.

*Screening includes a consultation by the doctor without x-rays. Value $100. Expires 03-20-11.

You might be thinking what is so important about our wisdom teeth when they can get us in so much trouble because of the pain. If you are currently suffering from this kind of pain, maybe it would help you to learn some important facts about removing wisdom teeth. Our wisdom teeth usually emerge while we are at the ages of 17 to 21 and these are the third set of molars that we get. To many people, this can be the start of some serious tooth problems.

The problem with our wisdom teeth is that they often grow in the wrong way. This can cause the other teeth in the arch to get pushed out of alignment. This in turn, can cause some really bad teeth formations where other dental problems may also arise from. Among the worst that could happen is when the wisdom tooth grows through the gum causing an opening where bacteria, plaque, and other debris can enter and get trapped. This is usually the cause of the severe wisdom tooth pain that we often experience.

Therefore, the most common and suitable treatment for this wisdom tooth pain is to remove them. Here are 5 tips you should know about removing your wisdom teeth.

1. The extraction of the wisdom teeth depends on their position.

If your wisdom tooth is completely erupted from the gum, then it is much easier to remove it. The problem lies when the wisdom are deeply rooted into the gum and jawbone.

2. Will you feel any pain?

The pain caused by the pulling of the teeth can range from minimal to almost none existent. This is because your gum and the teeth will be numbed prior to the procedure of removing wisdom tooth. If the dentist decides that you need to be sedated, you will be given a sedating medication to minimize or eliminate any anxiety you might be feeling.

3. How fast can you recover from the procedure?

The speed of your recovery will depend on the difficulty of the removing of your wisdom teeth. Nevertheless, your dentist will prescribe a pain medication to help ease any discomfort caused by the procedure.

4. Expect to experience some facial swelling.

You should expect some facial swelling on the area where your wisdom tooth was removed. To help minimize the swelling, you can use cold compress and hold it in place for about 10 to 20 minutes on and 10 to 20 minutes off.

5. When can you expect complete healing?

Again, it depends on the difficulty of the tooth extraction, but usually it ranges from a few weeks to even a couple of months. But within the first week after the dental procedure, you can expect a significant improvement in the healing of the affected area. The healing should be enough to let you eat more normally and have less bouts of pain or discomfort.

Be sure to contact us should you need to have your wisdom teeth removed. It is always a good decision to remove these molars since they tend to produce more problems than not. Set up an appointment with us today and we'll be happy to help.

Appearance is everything today. We all yearn for the latest trends, always trying to look our best. We pay for expensive manicures, haircuts and facials. But do we pay enough attention to our teeth? We are obsessed with everything else that we often forget to pay enough attention to our teeth. This makes dental problems one of the most neglected issues of today.

So just what are some of the common dental problems that we overlook today? Plaque is the most common and the one that is the most overlooked. Dental plaque is caused by bacteria in the mouth that wears away the enamel and gum. Brushing your teeth at least twice a day removes plaque and prevents cavities from forming. Another significant dental problem that is ignored by people is bad breath. Bad breath is mainly caused by insufficient oral hygiene. However, it can also be caused by spicy food. Bad breath can be easily taken care of by regularly brushing your teeth. Flossing along with brushing your teeth is key to keeping your teeth healthy and strong. Avoiding products containing tobacco will also help in keeping bad breath away. Another common dental problem is stained teeth. This is caused by things like drinking tea or wine and, by activities like smoking.

If you consume many acidic things, such as soda, you may be suffering from tooth erosion. Tooth erosion is a dental problem caused by acid wearing away the enamel. To solve this problem rinse your mouth after consuming something acidic so the acid does not stay in your mouth. Another solution is using a straw when drinking beverages like carbonated drinks. Doing this prevents acid from running over teeth while you drink. If your mouth is constantly dry, you might be suffering from dry mouth or xerostomia. This is caused as a result of insufficient saliva being produced and, can lead to mouth cancer if the condition is not attended to. The easiest way to prevent this is to drink plenty of fluids.

For discolored or unsightly teeth, the simplest solution is using whitening toothpaste. However, due to the increase of dental technology there are many whitening products available that we offer to make your teeth pearly white. Should you be interested in whitening products please make an appointment and schedule a check up first to make sure this is the best solution for you. Contact us today should you have any questions regarding dental hygiene, whitening products, or cosmetic dentistry.