Invisalign has become an increasingly popular treatment for people of all ages over the last decade. But it’s only recently that parents are waking up to the benefits of getting the treatment for their grads. The reason for the popularity? Invisalign offers a host of advantages compared to traditional orthodontic braces.

What Is Invisalign?

Invisalign is a new teeth-straightening system designed to improve the smile of just about anyone. Instead of applying a brace directly to the teeth with cement, Invisalign uses a series of transparent aligners that fit into the mouth just like a mouthguard. Each aligner is designed to fit the mouth of the wearer but provides enough pressure in the desired direction to slowly adjust the position of teeth over time.

Dentists need to tighten braces periodically to make sure that they continue to apply the desired amount of force to the teeth. With Invisalign, it works differently. Once the old aligner has moved the teeth to a new position, a lab crafts a new aligner that applies continued pressure. Both systems rely on moving the teeth by force, but Invisalign gives orthodontists more control over the precise direction of pressure on each tooth.

Why Is Invisalign Preferred Over Braces?

“A lot of patients are asking for aligners,” says Dr.Yael Frydman, thanks to the numerous benefits that they offer.

Invisalign Is Discreet

-Traditional braces are visible and can affect a grad’s perception of the attractiveness of their smile. Invisalign, however, uses a series of clear aligners which don’t noticeably change the appearance of the mouth.

Invisalign Can Be Removed

Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign can be removed. “Living with braces mean that the forces are going to be acting twenty-four-seven,” says Dr. Frydman, “so you don’t have the option of removing it.” But your grad can take out their Invisalign whenever they like, whether job searching, starting college or going for an interview. Being able to remove their Invisalign could be the boost to their confidence that they need and give them a leg-up during this important stage of life.

Most Grads Can Benefit From Invisalign Aligners

Even if teeth appear to be particularly crooked or out of place, “the great majority of patients fall in the group that they could be treated either with traditional appliances or clear aligners” says Dr. Frydman. This means that most grads could benefit.

Better Hygiene

Invisalign offers better hygiene compared to standard braces. Your grad can easily remove Invisalign aligners, clean them thoroughly and also brush their teeth unimpeded. Traditional braces make it difficult to clean teeth properly and can lead to the buildup of plaque and tartar.

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Young people want to be able to live their lives with confidence, not feel inhibited by braces. Invisalign gives grads precisely what they need: a discreet solution that helps set them up for a perfect smile for the rest of their lives. With their new-found confidence, they’ll be able to excel while hunting for jobs, going to interview, and looking for colleges.

We all want a fantastic smile and a healthy mouth. But the type of treatment you elect to receive depends on whether you need treatment because of medical necessity or for purely cosmetic reasons.

If you need treatment because of injury or illness, it’s essential to come in and have it treated.

Complete Smile Makeover Versus Full-Mouth Reconstruction

A complete smile makeover is a collection of treatments designed to improve the appearance of your smile and fix some of the underlying issues that might have led to a less-than-perfect smile in the first place. The aim is to combine various treatments to give you the smile you’ve always wanted, including adjusting tooth length, changing the smile line, adjusting tooth proportions and changing tooth texture. We augment your smile through cosmetic dentistry using techniques such as dental veneers, composite bonding, implants, teeth whitening, gum depigmentation, and pinhole surgery.

Full-mouth reconstruction is different. People have full-mouth reconstruction out of medical necessity, not for cosmetic reasons. The procedure involves rebuilding and restoring your upper or lower jaw using a variety of techniques. It’s something that patients need to ensure continued oral health and function.

Many people can benefit from full-mouth reconstruction, particularly those with damaged, broken or fractured teeth, those with severely eroded or worn teeth, or those who have lost teeth because of decay. Full mouth reconstruction builds the mouth from the bottom up, inserting implants, replacing damaged teeth, and dealing with any underlying decay issues.

Each full-mouth reconstruction is different and depends on the person. For some people, full-mouth reconstruction involves replacing multiple teeth, whereas, for others, only a few teeth need to be replaced. Full-mouth reconstruction may also incorporate a range of medically-necessary procedures, including dental bonding, root canal therapy, inlay and outlays, fillings and porcelain crowns.

The Benefits Of A Full-Mouth Reconstruction

The benefits of a full-mouth reconstruction are extraordinary.

• Better Oral Health. With full-mouth reconstruction, you can eliminate dental decay caused by the buildup of plaque and delay damage in the future. Full-mouth reconstruction can also reduce the incidence of periodontal disease, an inflammatory condition which attacks the supporting structure of the teeth.
• More Attractive Smile. A full-mouth reconstruction can utterly transform your smile with a combination of dental restoration techniques.
• Greater Confidence. Know that you’ll look great every time you smile.
• Eliminate Gaps, Crooked Teeth and Gummy Smiles. Full-mouth restoration is a great way to correct tooth and gum issues that might be preventing you from achieving a perfect smile.
• Achieve Better Overall Health. Decay, gingivitis and periodontal disease can all adversely affect your overall health, including increasing your risk of cardiovascular disease. With full-mouth reconstruction, you can eliminate harmful inflammation and get back on the road to health.

If you need treatment due to illness or injury, then come and visit Dental Parts of Boston today. We will ensure that you have both a HEALTHY and beautiful smile. Whether you need to fix a single broken tooth or require full-mouth reconstruction, you can depend on us to provide the corrective treatment you need to restore your health and confidence.

Your smile is your ticket to happy, successful relationships, whether at work or in your personal life. But when you have a chipped tooth, it can impact your self-image and confidence.

How A Chipped Tooth Can Affect Your Self-Image

A chipped tooth, whether as a result of injury or wear-and-tear, can have a significant impact on the way you feel about your smile. Chipped teeth, especially those at the front, can be highly visible and distract other people when talking to you.

Chipped teeth, however, can affect you in other ways, besides making you feel less confident. A chipped tooth can irritate the surrounding gum, thanks to sharp edges. It can also hurt your tongue while talking, eating and sleeping. You can also experience pain while biting using a chipped tooth because of the pressure running from the point of contact with the food down to the nerve.

Fixing a chipped tooth is an excellent idea. Even fixing a small chip in a front tooth can make a profound difference to the way that you smile, talk and interact with others.

How Do You Know If You Have A Chipped Tooth?

Finding out whether you have a chipped tooth is easy. When you visit your dental professional, they’ll perform a visual inspection of your mouth to determine whether there is any evidence of chipping. High-quality dentists will also try to determine what might have caused the chip if the reason is not apparent.

What Treatments Are There For A Chipped Tooth?

How a dental professional treats your chipped tooth depends on the location and severity of the chip.

Tooth Reattachment

If you have the piece of your tooth that chipped off, dentists will often be able to reattach it using special adhesives. If you have the dental fragment, keep it in a glass of milk to keep it alive.

Crown

A crown or a dental onlay is a popular technique for repairing a chipped tooth. The dentist will take a mold of your teeth, and then send it off to the lab for an onlay to be created. The dentist then fits the onlay or crown with cement.

Dental Veneers

Sometimes, the best option is to use a dental veneer – a thin piece of porcelain that sits on top of the affected tooth, restoring its shape and color. To place the veneer, the dentist will remove a thin strip of enamel from the surface of the tooth and then cement the veneer in place.

Single Tooth Dental Implant

Single tooth dental implants are best for when the chip is, or the tooth cannot be fixed using other methods.

Tooth-colored Filling

Sometimes a simple tooth-colored filling is all you need to repair the damage. It’s quick and easy.

If you have a chipped tooth, then get in touch with us today for a consultation. We can see if a tooth-colored filling will fix the chip, or if the tooth is broken.

Speak to us about restoring both the function of your tooth AND its looks with options like a crown, dental veneers, or even a single-tooth dental implant.

Gum disease results when the tissue on the surface of the gum becomes inflamed by the waste products of bacteria that cause plaque. At first, the damage is microscopic, but it can grow over time, causing changes to the gum that make it bleed when brushed. Eventually, gum disease can lead to gingivitis and periodontal disease, where the bacteria starts to attack the bone and gum tissue which surround the teeth.

What Damage Can Gum Disease Cause?

Gum disease can cause a lot of damage to the gum and to the structures that hold the teeth in place, leading to tooth loss and sometimes a loss of bone in the jaw and skull. Bacterium gets into pockets in the gumline and live in the moist warm environment, churning out a variety of harmful byproducts which slowly eat away at the surrounding tissue.

The health consequences of gum disease go beyond the mouth. Gingivitis and periodontal disease are both associated with an increased risk of heart attack, poor diabetes control, an increased risk of stroke, and rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers believe that gum disease leads to systemic inflammation which, in turn, leads to greater pathology over the long-term.

Signs You Might Have Gum Disease

There are several signs you might have gum disease.

• Red/swollen gums after brushing or flossing
• Bleeding gums while eating or after brushing
• Pus between your gums
• Bad breath
• Receding gums that are moving back from the teeth line
• Loose teeth
• Persistent sores in your mouth

Often you can have quite advanced symptoms of gum disease and not feel any pain. If you brush and regularly spit blood, then it could be a sign that your gums are inflamed or damaged by bacteria and require dental treatment.

Why Choose Professional Tissue Regeneration Procedures?

Gum disease is a serious medical condition which can have other effects on the rest of your health. It’s therefore vital to remedy any issues as soon as they become apparent.

Professional regeneration procedures, like the pinhole surgical technique and LANAP therapy, are often necessary if you notice any of the symptoms described above. Waiting for the problem to go away will usually only result in it getting worse. Bacteria will become more established, penetrate further into the gum, and may lead to severe periodontal disease.

The pinhole surgical technique is a procedure that dental professionals use to help restore the gum line if it has receded. Dr. Guzman makes a small incision in the gum above the affected tooth and then uses a proprietary tool to push down on the gum tissue to reverse the root exposure. Small collagen strips are then inserted to hold the gum in place in the new position.

LANAP is a special laser technique that helps to remove sections of infected gum surface tissue that has separated from the roots of the surrounding teeth. Dr. Guzman then removes all the bacteria using an ultrasonic scaler and then a laser. The gum is then better able to heal itself naturally over time.

Schedule An Appointment Today

Home remedies won’t work: only with treatment AND consistent home care will you be able to heal gum disease. If you have any of the symptoms mentioned above it is time to schedule an appointment with Dental Partners of Boston to treat your gum disease, and bring back your beautiful smile.  

What is TMJ Disorder?

There are many types of TMJ disorder, but generally speaking, TMJ disorders involve the muscles around the head, neck, face, and outer jaw. These muscles become chronically tight, stressed or overworked, which results in facial pain and migraine headaches. Unfortunately, it is difficult to determine the exact cause of TMJ disorder because there are many factors that contribute to it including:

• Genetic problems
• Prior jaw injury
• Arthritis
• Bruxism (the chronic grinding of teeth, either while awake or asleep)

It may be difficult to determine the exact cause of your migraine headache, but dental Botox from Dental Partners of Boston is effective at treating all four of the listed causes above.

How Does Dental Botox Work?

A member of our dental team will talk with you about where you are experiencing your headaches. They then will examine you to find where the best place will be to target the specific muscles along your head and neck to give you optimal relief. The targeted muscles are shallow, so unpleasant deep injections are not necessary. Oddly, nobody is sure exactly how dental Botox fixes migraines, but the treatment has been proven effective for treating chronic headaches.

Another fortunate result of dental Botox is that it can also treat your headaches before they occur. Alternative treatments like prescription medicine only treat the problem once you’re already began suffering from it.

How Will I Know Dental Botox Could Help Me?

When you consider treatment for frequent headaches, we strongly suggest you consult with your primary care physician to rule out any other causes you may have for migraines. However, if you suffer from a migraine headache often enough that it interrupts your life, you may be a candidate for our Boston dental Botox procedure. If you struggle with headaches 15 out of 30 days and are over the age of 18, you are officially eligible to receive dental Botox therapy. We strongly advise you to look into dental Botox if you are tired of constantly taking prescribed medication to combat your headaches.

A dental Botox treatment is easy and comfortable. We will examine your neck and teeth to search for muscle soreness and signs of bruxism, then we will design your custom Botox treatment plan. After it has been applied, you can expect quick results, and start living free of your headaches. Schedule an appointment with Dental Partners of Boston today to look into a Botox treatment.

Since receiving a dental implant is an invasive procedure, there is always the possibility of some discomfort. Fortunately there are many sedation options and ways that our dentists can ensure that you feel To help you feel comfortable in our office, we compiled a list of the pain people can expect during and after their dental implant procedure.

Pain During The Procedure

Our team will work to ensure that during the dental implant procedure you’ll feel comfortable with minimal discomfort. Prior to starting the procedure Dr. Guzman will apply an anesthetic around the area where he will be working in your mouth. Your mouth in the area of the procedure will start to become numb and ask that you communicate with us during the procedure if you feel any discomfort that you let us know. Once you are in a comfortable state, the procedure can begin.  Many patients tell us that it was more painful to have a tooth removed than it is to have a dental implant placed.

There have also been experiences where patients feel so comfortable during the dental implant procedure that they fell asleep from being in such a relaxed state. That does not mean your procedure was 100% painless, but it does mean that only minor discomfort can be felt.

Pain After The Procedure

After your dental implant surgery is complete, you can expect some mild soreness in the area where your implant was placed in your mouth.  If you experience discomfort while healing try these suggestions to help:

• Only as needed, take ibuprofen a few times per day to lessen the soreness. If needed, our Boston dentists can prescribe a stronger pain reliever. 
• When brushing your teeth, be extra cautious around the site of your dental implant to avoid irritating the gums as they heal. Continue brushing carefully until your soreness has gone away.
• Do not eat harsh or abrasive food (like apples) while your dental implant is healing. Start with liquids, and softer foods during the initial healing phase.

Also, keep in mind that while all patients are eligible for pain medication after their procedure. Many find that they don’t need to take any at all.

If you are interested in getting dental implants in Boston you can feel confident knowing you’ll be in good hands while working with the dental team at Dental Partners of Boston. Their team approach to dentistry ensures you receive some of the best dental care in Boston. Their combined expertise and experience ensures you’ll be able to have a whiter and brighter healthy smile! Schedule an appointment today for your initial consult, so we can see what will be the best option for your unique situation. We look forward to your visit!