Cosmetic Dentistry Blog

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.

Those who are fond of reading magazines and watching television are often curious how those models have such shiny white teeth. Well, there are people who are really gifted when it comes to their teeth. All they need is a little maintenance and they can have that bright smile for a long time. There are also people who have teeth that are easily broken or damaged. Some dentists say it is because of the lack of calcium in their body. However, we can all have that bright white smile by undergoing some dental procedures.

The most sought after treatments center around cosmetic dentistry, which has great benefits for people who have oral problems. Cosmetic Dentstry is proven to be very effective in restoring your smile. There are procedures that can be accomplished in a day's work but there are some processes that will take more time to accomplish .. such as those procedures that require surgery. The majority of restoration procedures are affordable and well worth the investment. Cosmetic dentists specialize in teeth whitening that can take as little as one visit. There are other procedures that are involved like dental bridges, gum surgery, veneers and implants. The presence of black spots can be solved by filling up your tooth with tooth colored fillings. We can also fix dentures, lengthen your crown, and repair cracked teeth all with the help of cosmetic dentistry.

The demand for cosmetic dentistry has sky rocketed over the past few years. Increasing your confidence can be done through cosmetic dentistry, in great thanks to the advancement of technology and science.

A frequently asked question of our staff at Dream Smile Dental   (from across our servicing area: Boston, Quincy, Brookline and CANTON) revolves around the yellowing of teeth. Our hearts pour out to each and every person who has ever commented that they hate their smile due to what they believe are "ugly teeth".  However, we also celebrate those lives we help improve by converting their lost smile into something that they can be proud of.  This blog post is dedicated to the subject of yellowing teeth and the most common causes and most successful prevention tips.

Unfortunately, some teeth are simply yellow in nature. The vast majority of natural teeth deviate in large measure from the desired "pearly whites" that we all seek.  If you are uncertain if your teeth are naturally yellow or significantly stained, check your teeth for variations in color.  If your teeth vary in color or shades of yellow, then they are probably stained and a routine cleaning will make a world of difference.  If you teeth are solidly the same color of yellow, then it's time to dig deeper into potential causes.

Tetracycline, an antibiotic, can cause discoloration of teeth in children, making them appear blotchy. Doctors now realized this side-effect of Tetracycline and actively seek other types of antibiotics for pediatric applications.  Public and/or natural water sources high in fluoride, although helpful in the fight against cavities,  can cause tooth discoloration.  In fact, many medical treatment can have detrimental dental effect.  When discussing medical options, dental considerations, especially when involving children, are absolutely things to actively consider.  For adults, the aging process will naturally introduce increased yellowing with time.  Remember from a previous blog post where you learned that underneath your tooth enamel is a material called dentin. Dentin is naturally yellow, and as you age your tooth enamel becomes worn down, exposing the dentin. Again, it is natural for your teeth to undergo color change with age.  

However, the good news is that, in most cases, the primary contributor to rapid yellowing are behavioral and thus controllable in large degree.  Discoloration is most often caused by food, drinks, and tobacco staining the surface enamel of the tooth. Smokers almost always have yellow stained teeth, as well as people who drink large amounts of coffee. Soda and tea are also common contributors.  Although these are the main culprits, any type of food can stain your teeth if they are not properly brushed. So let's talk briefly about the things you can do to keep yellowing at a minimum.

The best thing is simple good daily dental hygiene. Dental hygiene is one of the most important things you can do to prevent stained teeth. You should be brushing at least two or three times a day. Using mouth rinse will help also as they have plaque fighting substances which, in combination with brushing can help drastically. Remember, the longer that a food or beverage remains in contacts with your teeth, the better chance you have of them turning yellow. Ideally, you would want to brush your teeth within an hour of eating or drinking anything that may stain them. You also need to remember to have dental cleanings at least once a year. Avoiding beverages that might stain your teeth is your best bet, but if you must have your soda, consider drinking it out of a straw and chasing it with a glass of water. And of course, don't forget that through the skill of our cosmetic dentistry staff, Dream Smile Dental can completely turn your smile around in as little as a single visit.

Finally, get your teeth professionally cleaned twice a year.  If it has been more than six months since your last cleaning, then call us and we'll increase both the brightness and frequency of your smile.