Cosmetic Dentistry Blog

Your child’s teeth and smile are important for more reasons than just aesthetics. Your child needs to develop good dental habits, and proper care of their teeth and gums begins with you. Caring for your child’s mouth includes brushing and rinsing, routine dental exams, and any necessary dental treatments. This can include fluoride, extractions, fillings, or braces and more.

Your child’s overall good health is affected by healthy teeth and gums. Poorly developed and teeth can result in poor nutrition, painful and dangerous infections, and problems with speech development, not to mention self-image.

Proper care of a Child’s Teeth

• The child's teeth and gums should be brushed at least twice daily and especially before bed.
• Your child should see a dentist every 6 months.
• When your child gets permanent teeth, they should begin flossing every night before bed.
• When your child reaches the age of 6, braces and other orthodontic appliances may be needed to prevent long-term problems.

For a pediatric dental visit, contact Dream Smile Dental or call (781) 330-0900.

Dental hygiene is directly related to your overall physical health. But how can you be sure you are taking proper care of your teeth, mouth and gums? Generally, your teeth and gums should not hurt or bleed, after brushing; your breath should be fresh for a few hours after brushing and eating breakfast. The easiest way to prevent gum disease is to clean your teeth properly, here are some tips:

1. Use the right mouthwash.

If you use alcohol free mouthwash twice a day, you'll slash your risk of gum disease by 60%. Ideally you should aim to rinse for about 30 seconds with a mouthwash that has microbial protection to fight plaque and gingivitis.

2. Floss before you brush.

You should floss before you brush your teeth, rather than after. That way you'll be able to brush away any food that was stuck between your teeth to prevent bacteria from growing.

3. Use the right toothbrush.

Soft or extra soft bristles are best. Using a medium or hard-bristled toothbrush scratches the tissue of your gums away over time, exposes the root surface underneath and leads to possible bone loss.

4. Brush smart.

To really clean your teeth, aim to brush them for a full two minutes. Also brush your tongue and cheeks as well as your teeth to improve the removal of harmful bacteria. Be sure to replace your toothbrush about every three months.

For more oral health tips, or for routine visits, contact Dream Smile Dental.

One of your resolutions this New Year may be to get fit, or in some other way improve your appearance. Well if it is more than just your weight or the shape of your body you want to improve, perhaps your smile needs a lift. Cosmetic Dentistry or Teeth Whitening may be an answer for you.

Through teeth whitening, the goal is a natural bright smile, not a startling white smile. The objective of teeth whitening, or other cosmetic dentistry procedures is to have your peers wonder “what has changed” about you.

Your coworkers and your family will ask if you’ve lost weight, have you had your hair done, is that a new outfit?

With less work and less money, you can affect your appearance and instantly have more self confidence than you have ever had. Dream Smile Dental was the first dental office in New England to introduce Laser Teeth Whitening; we have had over 15 years of whitening experience. Rather than attempting over-the-counter whitening methods, you should consult your dentist, because it is possible that bonding or porcelain veneers could be the better solution to your specific case.

Contact Dream Smile Dental in Canton for information and a consultation for your cosmetic dentistry or teeth whitening needs.

There are many people who are in need of dental health appointments w ho have a fear or phobia of the dentist’s office. Because of their fear, they have neglected their oral health.

Oral health is directly related to other health issues, and poor oral health can exacerbate existing health issues. For those people who suffer from fear or phobia of the dentist, sedation dentistry may be a viable option.

Also called relaxation or sleep dentistry, its a safe and painless way to reduce patient anxiety. Don’t let the name fool you however, you won’t actually be asleep. At Dream Smile Dental, we will provide you with sedation so you will feel comfortable yet awake, and you will feel no pain throughout the course of your dental treatment.

Sedation Dentistry is an effective and extremely safe way for patients with phobias to receive the dental care they so need. Our team and Sedation Dentists are specially trained to offer you sedation and closely monitor your progress during your dental treatment.

Contact Dream Smile Dental to find out if you are a candidate for Sedation Dentistry.

The holidays are approaching, take some time to treat yourself. Teeth whitening is the perfect gift to give to yourself or to someone you love.

Over time, your teeth change color through your habits, the food you eat and aging. Teeth whitening brightens teeth that are discolored or stained and changes your smile.

One of the first things you notice when you meet someone is their smile. A self confident, white smile can be captivating. Now you can have that bright natural looking smile too. White teeth and a great smile are not about personal vanity. White teeth send an image of health and youth.

Cosmetic Dentistry has soared in popularity and the process of teeth whitening is a large part of that increase. With a healthy, white smile, you can confidently participate in social and business situations.

When you smile you are making a first impression, and you are conveying who you are to the people around you. 

To find out if whitening is the right procedure for you, consult Dream Smile rather than attempting over-the-counter whitening methods. Not everyone can benefit from tooth whitening since it cannot lighten fillings or crowns.  

Your smile is the first impression most people get of you. It should be natural and perfect. Notice we said natural first. No one wants a fake looking, far too white smile. We have all seen those smiles, and the first impression they make is not what you are looking for. We understand.

Using the latest technology and the most supreme materials, Dream Smile Dental cosmetic dentists take everything into consideration when creating your perfect smile. The structuring of your smile is based on your lifestyle, facial proportions, gender, age, complexion, hair and eye color. When patients have had cosmetic dentistry here, they are often asked if they've changed their hairstyle or gotten new contact lenses. And by cosmetic dentistry, we mean anything from teeth whitening to dental implants. Your smile will look so natural, no one will be able to pinpoint what exactly is different about you.

Depending on the Cosmetic Dentistry procedure you may be surprised how little time it can take. Whether you need veneers or crowns, the procedure is similarly short as in teeth whitening.  You may have a new smile in as little as 2-3 visits. But what is important is that your new smile will be perfect and …natural.

Contact the Dream Smile team; see how together we can create for you the natural, perfect smile you have been looking for for your first impression.

The goal of cosmetic dentistry is to turn a dull smile into a bright one. Dream Smile Dental in Canton has several options to restore teeth that are crooked, chipped, stained, have gaps or uneven gums and we have several ways to replace missing teeth.
 
Before we begin we will talk with you about what you want from your smile, and perform an exam to check your oral health. The goal of cosmetic dentistry is functionality along with enhancing beauty.
 
In planning your treatment there are specific measurements we take to achieve the best facial harmony. At Dream Smile Dental our dentists take into consideration the shape of your face, your individual teeth, and the width of your smile. Improving your smile may be as easy as a whitening process, or it could entail something more involved like placing crowns, implants, or orthodontics. We’ll make the best decisions with you about what is best for your case and answer all questions.
 
Cosmetic dentistry can enhance your confidence, increase the health of your teeth, and give you a more youthful smile. Contact us, so together we can begin to help you design a plan that gets you the smile you have always wanted.

Did you ever see someone with perfectly straight teeth? You certainly don’t see people like that every day, and you meet even fewer whose teeth are naturally straight. Cosmetically improving your smile can boost your confidence causing you to smile more often and generally improving your self esteem.

Often a smile is the most eye-catching feature of a face. With cosmetic dentistry you no longer have to worry about your teeth or your smile. You now have choices that can help you smile with confidence.

Even the smallest change can make a dramatic difference in your smile and in the way you look and feel about yourself. Talk to Dream Smile Dental about the options that are best for you:

•  Teeth whitening brightens teeth that are discolored or stained..
• Veneers are thin custom-made porcelain shells to cover the front side of your teeth. They are used to treat spaces between teeth, teeth that are chipped or worn, permanently stained, poorly shaped or slightly crooked.
• Braces are not just for kids. Orthodontics may be needed if teeth are crooked, crowded or do not meet properly. Invisalign is the new revolutionary straightening method that people can't even see in your mouth! Dream Smile Dental is the only office in new England to achieve the Super Elite Preferred Provider status.

More and more people will choose cosmetic dentistry to improve their smile to boost their confidence. Call the Dream Smile Dental Team to schedule a consultation with a Cosmetic Dentist and get started on your life-changing experience.

Let's face it: one of the first things you notice about people is their smile. When you meet someone with a bright, natural smile, it catches your attention.  However, over time, teeth become naturally darker due to age and one's habits and lifestyle. Smoking and drinking coffee tea or wine, all contribute to the staining of teeth.

To get your smile back to looking its best, you should choose a whitening method that:

• Achieves the longest-lasting results
• Gives you the most naturally brilliant and uniform look
• Is clinically proven to be safe and effective
• Uses the appropriate concentration of active ingredient (hydrogen peroxide)
• Is administered by dental professionals
• You get the FULL results immediately and you don't have to bother with whitening twice a day for multiple days.

The in-office cosmetic teeth whitening procedure at Dream Smile Dental is one that will yield the highest results and can whiten your teeth up to 9 shades. Right now, Dream Smile is offering a prom night package for teeth whitening to ensure that your prom photos are the best they can be.

We have researched the available technology in the market and have chosen to use what we believe to be the best type of whitening system. Sit back and relax and get the maximum results, achieving your brightest smile. Here is the process:

1. Britesmile teeth whitening gel is carefully applied to your teeth.
2. The gel is then activated by a patented gentle blue light for 20 minutes while you relax
3. This process is repeated twice before you leave
4. Leave with a beautiful, naturally brilliant smile

Everyone wants a beautiful smile. There are many products advertised on TV promoting at home teeth whitening. The best way to find out whether a whitening procedure is right for you is to consult your dentist before attempting any over-the-counter whitening methods. In certain circumstances, it may be that porcelain veneers are a better solution.

Dental Implants are a great option to consider for replacing missing teeth. Rather than resting a false tooth on the gum line or using adjacent teeth as anchors, implants act as long-term replacements that your periodontist fixes into the jawbone before the cosmetic dentist can place a permanent crown on top of it.
 
Tooth loss can have a far-reaching effect on your dental health and personal appearance. Dental implants are artificial replacements designed to fully replace lost teeth both in functionality and in appearance. Dental implants are very durable and have a long-lasting life. Once installed, they can last for at least 10 to 15 years or even more depending on the aftercare that is taken.

Due to new technology, it is now possible to replace missing teeth and actually implant a working and natural looking tooth. The most popular dental implants are made from titanium. Titanium is used because it has a number of properties which make it very suitable; it is very durable and is very resistant to corrosion. It is biocompatible, which means that the human immune system should not reject implants made from titanium.  Osseointegration is the process where the titanium dental implants implanted into the bone and the cells of the bone fuse with the titanium. They grow together making the implant very stable; because of this, titanium is the material of choice.
 
The first step to dental implants is where the titanium screw is implanted into the jawbone. Once the gum line heals fully, the crown is built over the titanium implant. The crown is constructed from porcelain or composite materials and is built in such a way that it matches the surrounding teeth.