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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.

Dental health is important to your overall physical health. However, finding a dentist you trust can be challenging. Prosthodontists, like Dr. Ryne Johnson of Newton Prosthodontics, are specialists who generally see fewer patients each day than a general dentist.  Therefore they spend more time with their patients delivering outstanding results.  Prosthodontists have three additional years of training or schooling than general dentists and prosthodontists’ patient-base are generally more demanding.

Prosthodontists are perfect for patients with some specific types of concerns:

• An educated patient who is seeking a specialist for mouth, teeth or jaw pain and has grown frustrated with volume-oriented, mainstream practices.
• People who have very high aesthetic demands and want to, ‘get-it-right’ the first time. Prosthodontists often lead a team of specialists, technicians and other dentists to craft a beautiful smile.
• Many people are retaining their teeth late into their life.  Even the best dentistry has a life span and begins to fail over time.  A prosthodontist is best suited to develop a comprehensive plan.
• People are taking better care of their oral health and are less likely to tolerate removable, ‘false teeth’.  Prosthodontists can develop a strategy using dental implants, crowns, bridges and veneers.
• Rare syndrome patients, cancer patients or patients born with malformed teeth can see a prosthodontist in order to address the problems of their teeth and gums.
• Those with severely worn teeth from acid reflux and modern diets can see a prosthodontist for veneers to replace missing tooth structure or to help stabilize a collapsed bite.

 - Jim Braude, 96.9 WTKK-FM and New England Cable News - "Michael Graham and I are patients of Ryne Johnson of Newton Prosthodontics.  I have spoken to so many of you who have made Dr. Johnson your dentist too ... lawyers, physical therapists, retired men and women, accountants, people in the media, people in working construction, and more. Well, add me to the list as my smile is my living."

Corina Miller, is a model, and she's a lead singer in a band too, who mostly works in New York and London. But she was in Boston recently and was discussing with her publicist how she wanted to improve her smile.

Her publicist knew that Dr. Johnson had many patients who spend time in front of the camera, and to a person they raved about the quality of his cosmetic work. So, Corina joined the growing list of people who swear by Dr. Johnson.

Here is some of what she said in her own words: "I couldn't be any happier or impressed with the outcome;  he is a  refreshingly unique type of dentist; with ease he made significant change that I always wanted but thought was impossible, feeling good about your smile makes one feel more connected with one's self and others."  She continues, "The results are  breath taking, I can't thank Dr. Johnson enough. He is efficient, thorough, and caring Dentist, trust me."

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Your smile is a big tool in the business world. Previously, there wasn’t anything you could really do to fix your smile. Today things are different.

The kinds of cosmetic dentistry options that are available today vary based on your needs. Your options range from teeth whitening to bonding tooth colored filling material to porcelain veneers and caps and full crowns.

Prosthodontists can guide you in the best decision for you. One of the best ways to avoid a fake looking smile is to remember that nothing in nature is perfectly symmetrical. Subtle variations in the teeth and smile are important; perhaps rounding the corner of a tooth. Also, the shade of your smile is important, even though everyone wants that bright white one, it is important that you and your prosthodontist select a shade that is right for you.

Veneers are a popular cosmetic option for patients whose teeth that are in good condition, but  they want the color or shape improved, or would like to fill in the gaps in their natural teeth. For these patients, porcelain veneers are a great option because they are aesthetic and can enhance the teeth without having to remove much of the tooth structure. Veneers are also much more conservative than conventional caps or crowns. Prosthodontists have the skills and experience to use veneers to make a natural and aesthetic smile.

You hear about Newton Prosthodontics on the radio, and maybe you think it is just an advertisement. But Dr. Ryne Johnson has impeccable customer service as well as skill. He prides himself on having a staff that is there to meet your needs and accommodate you to the best of their ability.

There are other cosmetic dentists in Massachusetts, and there are plenty of dentists out there. But prosthodontists have additional education and training. In addition to the services that can be provided at Newton Prosthodontics, the customer service is what has Dr. Johnson’s patients referring others.

It is the philosophy at Newton Prosthodontics that patients should be as educated as possible about their cosmetic dentistry choices. The pro’s and con’s of all of the options. An educated patient is a comfortable and confident patient. Comfortable and confident patients can make the right choices for themselves and their lifestyles. If Dr. Johnson thinks you would be better served seeing someone else, he will tell you. If he believes you should talk to some patients who have had similar procedures, he will set that up. If you can only see him early in the morning, he will schedule that.

Newton Prosthodontics has some of the most visible and elite patients in the New England Area, but Dr. Johnson wants to provide you with the smile you have always wanted as well. Contact him today to book a consultation if you want comfortable, skilled and informative service.