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Dental phobia, or excessive anxiety when you get anywhere near a dental office or a dentist is quite usual for many patients. A lot of people will avoid going to the dentist in order to fix the problem soon, and small dental issues will in no time transform into major complications.

According to Dr. Ryne Johnson, a prosthodontist at Newton Wellesley Dental Partners, if left unaddressed, a simple cavity can lead to nerve damage.  Even gum disease, if left untreated may lead to tooth loss.  Taking the ‘head-in-the-sand’ approach will lead to significant problems and significant expenses down the road.  In order to ease dental phobia, you might want to consider the following popular relaxation techniques:

1. Communication with the dentist

It is extremely important to inform your dentist about your fears and anxieties. If he is a very good professional, he will know how to help you calm down before a procedure.  Some people feel extremely embarrassed about the state of their teeth which are extremely damaged from lack of dental visits, don’t worry.
 
However, you should keep in mind that the main specialty of cosmetic dentists is to repair even the worst damages, and they have most probably seen hundreds of other patients with even bigger issues or problem than yours.

2. Ask your dentist about what comes next

Indeed, if you are afraid because you don’t know how exactly the treatment will be performed, you should ask your dentist to let you know the details. If you know exactly what procedure will come next, you will feel more comfortable and more “in control” of the situation. The dentists at Newton Wellesley Dental Partners feel very strongly about keeping their patients informed so they are more able to make informed decisions.

3. Relax and find a way to ‘escape’

Today’s dental science is not what it used to be 30 years ago; procedures are much less invasive and dental anesthetics (‘Novocain’) is much better than years past.  You can also listen to your favorite music during the procedure, or watch an interesting DVD in order to set your mind at more pleasant thoughts.

4. Extreme dental phobia cases solution

Sedation dentistry- this is when the dentist will administer a pill or intravenous sedation. The patient will be put in a dream like state of total relaxation for the entire duration of the treatment.   Sometimes, a minor sedative can be used to ‘take the edge off’ one’s anxieties.

It is important to do everything possible to overcome your fears in order to treat dental problem. If you consider that sedation dentistry is what you truly need in order to have “courage” in the dentist chair, than make sure to find the best cosmetic dentist that can address your needs.

Finally, feel free to visit www.NewtonWelleselyDentalPartners.org for additional information on their doctors and procedures they offer.  There is a difference in dental care options and finding the right dentist can ease your anxieties.

A smile is said to be worth a thousand words. Our smiles are certainly a first impression, especially when on a job interview, a date or anytime you are interacting with someone. But we often overlook our smiles, aesthetically speaking. But taking care of your teeth is essential and really improves your overall appearance.
 
Aside from the obvious dental cleanings and flossing, we can improve our smiles both in office and at home. Products such as Invisalign have transformed the world of braces. Now everyone can reap the benefits of straightening crooked teeth and correcting their bite more discretely.
 
Teeth whitening is a popular way to erase stains from smoking, drinking coffee and wine and age. There are numerous whitening toothpastes, mouth washes, light treatments and gels. In-office teeth whitening treatments are the best and most effective option for improving the color of your teeth.  Consult Dr. Johnson, at Newton Prosthodontics, a pioneer in teeth whitening techniques to learn if you are a good candidate.
          
For patients interested in cosmetic dentistry, a prosthodontist is the perfect option with extensive education and a library of options to help with missing teeth, chipped teeth or gaps in your teeth. We help patients find what it is they are looking to improve, including all the confidence that goes along with something as simple as a smile.
 
Original article - Advance

You need your smile to be all it can be. A smile conveys who you are, make it count. To replace missing teeth, dental implants are a great option. Instead of resting a false tooth on the gum line or using adjacent teeth as anchors, dental implants are long-term replacements.

According to Dr. Ryne Johnson of Newton Prosthodontics, dental implants can be used in several different ways:  as support for a complete denture, in conjunction with a removable partial denture, to support multiple crowns (bridgework) or as simple as replacing one tooth.  Implants have been an integral component in dental therapy for 30+ years. A prosthodontist is the best dental professional to design and determine placement.  A surgeon then affixes an anchor into the jawbone and the restorative dentist places the definitive dentistry on the implant (s).
 
Missing teeth affect your dental health, but their effects are more far reaching than even that. They affect your personal appearance, thus your self confidence. Dental implants are designed to fully replace missing teeth in function and appearance. Once dental implants are in place, they can last a lifetime.

Don’t compromise your health or your aspirations to missing teeth. Replace your lost tooth with a natural looking and naturally working dental implants; contact Dr. Ryne Johnson at Newton Prosthodontics with any questions or concerns you may have regarding dental implant therapy. Remember, “See a Specialist…The Difference will make you Smile."

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