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While it’s hard to believe actress Charlize Theron was once less than gorgeous, the South African-born star recently told The Sun the ugly truth about her childhood.   “I had no teeth until I was 11,” she told the British newspaper. “I had these fangs because I had jaundice when I was a kid, and I was put on so many antibiotics that my teeth rotted. They had to cut them out.”

According to Dr. Ryne Johnson, director of Newton Wellesley Dental Partners, a recognized leader in dental aesthetics in the Boston area, “many people who take antibiotics as a child have intrinsic staining (discoloration within the tooth structure) with their adult teeth.  Often, tetracycline is the culprit and can lead to misshaped teeth or teeth that are gray in color.  I have helped many professionals address this problem  and it can truly transform one’s self-confidence”.

Known today for her stunning looks and award-winning career—sparked after being discovered by a modeling scout at 16—Theron attributes her present strength to the awkward years she spent pretending to have a normal smile in school pictures.   Perhaps that’s how she managed to pull off her unglamorous role in the 2003 film “Monster,” unrecognizable as serial killer Aileen Wuornos, for which she took home an Oscar.

“Generally, the only predictable repair for this affliction is ceramic dentistry (either crowns or veneers).  Sometimes, in milder cases, we’re able to bleach the teeth for an acceptable result” says Dr. Johnson, who has been regarded as a pioneer in ceramic CAD/CAM dentistry and performs cosmetic dentistry makeovers on many of Boston’s most recognized figures.
 
If you’re considering addressing your cosmetic, dental challenges, see a specialist….the difference will make you smile.  A prosthodontist has advanced training and expertise in these matters.

Visit NewtonWellesleyDentalPartners.org for additional information.

Original article Celebrity, General

Did you know that cosmetic dentists performed over 599,000 porcelain veneer procedures last year? This makes it the third most performed cosmetic dental procedure performed. Many patients receive porcelain veneers to enhance or repair their teeth and smile. Porcelain veneer procedures have increased by 250% in the past five years as more and more patients begin to see the benefits that an improved smile may have.

According to Dr. Ryne Johnson of Newton Prosthodontics, dental veneers can also enhance the fullness of your lips and an increasing number of women in his practice elect to place veneers as a way to enhance lip fullness and plumpness.

Porcelain veneers help increase confidence and improve your smile by augmenting natural lip shape. Dental veneers are a very common cosmetic dentistry procedure, but only recently have patients discovered what veneers can do to produce fuller lips, reduce wrinkles, and improve the appearance of the entire face.

The added thickness of the veneers pushes out one's natural lip curves to create a more rounded, ample shape. With a dental procedure like porcelain veneers, patients can experience plump, luscious lips without having to undergo plastic surgical procedures or dermal fillers. Dental veneers can improve the look of the smile and the entire face, and are permanent unlike dermal fillers. With veneers, patients can permanently enhance their lips and remove or reduce wrinkles in the corner of their mouth without having to endure frequent injections.

Consult with an experienced and dedicated prosthodontist can help you address any questions or concerns you may have when considering whether veneers are right for you. You may contact Dr. Ryne Johnson at Newton Prosthodontics by phone (617.965.1225) or by visiting his website NewtonProsthodontics.com. Remember, “See a specialist…the difference will make you smile.

An aging appearance is not always about sunspots, wrinkles on your face and neck or one’s posture.  If your teeth have a yellowish or brownish hue, you could actually look ten years older.

However, if you have a healthy, bright and white smile, you will look much younger and vibrant. The following are a few anti-aging cosmetic dentistry procedures that can be performed by Dr. Ryne Johnson at Newton Prosthodontics:

1.  Dental Veneers
You look several years older than you actually are, if your teeth are crooked and misshaped.
 
If the tooth structure is lost, your smile will appear ‘older’. The shape of your lips may also be transformed, and so will the entire lower structure of your face. With dental veneers, you can look even up to 10-15 years younger. The veneers are made of porcelain and they are meant to transform the shape and color of your teeth.

Dr. Johnson, a Prosthodontist with advanced training in cosmetic procedures, who is truly an expert in what he does, can re-build the shape of your teeth with the dental veneers, he may also make those fine wrinkles around your mouth disappear.

2. Professional teeth whitening
Even if your teeth are healthy in essence, they might lose their bright and white structure if you are used to drinking coffee and tea every day.

There are several teeth whitening kits that you can use at home, but nothing compares to a professional teeth whitening procedure at our office. Your teeth can become even 5 to 6 shades lighter after one hour of professional treatment.
 
3. The dermal fillers …done best by plastic surgeons
There are experts who can make those naso-labial folds disappear with the help of dermal fillers.
 
After the application of the veneers is done, some use the dermal filer in order to smooth out the appearance of your skin between your lips and nose.
 
This way, your skin will look smooth and healthy, and this will being forward even more your beautiful teeth and smile.

In short, you can look and feel your best if your smile projects confidence and youthful beauty.  A visit to the dentist can offer predictable and incredible improvements in one’s overall appearance. Dr. Johnson is accepting new patients.  You may get more information about his practice at NewtonProsthodontics.com or by calling 617.965.1225.  Remember, “See a Specialist…the Difference will Make you  Smile”

Original article Worldental.org

When you make your New Year’s Resolutions this year, make resolutions you can keep!  Resolve to get that promotion, resolve to go on that date, resolve to get that new job. As you know, your smile IS your first impression, make it a good one.  By enhancing your smile, you enhance and improve your self confidence. When you look good, you feel good, and when you feel good people can tell.

According to Dr. Ryne S. Johnson of Newton Prosthodontics, a healthy, white, natural smile gives you self-confidence and improves people’s perception of you and your success. When you know you have a nice, welcoming smile, you feel confident.

Some people are predisposed to teeth that are easily broken or damaged or yellow. But, the important thing is now we can all have that bright white smile despite genetics or aging, through cosmetic dental procedures.  Using CAD/CAM technology, Dr. Johnson can make your smile ideal and beautiful.

Teeth whitening, veneers and bonding can all enhance your smile by focusing on improving the brightness of your teeth.  However, a comprehensive analysis and treatment plan is best PRIOR to initiating any dental procedure.  Dr. Johnson is regarded as one of New England’s finest prosthodontists and has a 20 + year reputation for outstanding aesthetic reconstructions.   You may obtain additional information on Dr. Johnson and his Newton practice by visiting, NewtonProsthodontics.com or by calling 617.965.1225.

Resolve to have a great New Year by improving your smile.  Remember, “See a specialist…the difference will make you smile."