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If you have missing teeth, or are accustomed to hiding your smile with your hand, you need to feel the difference a confident smile can bring you. It is time to do something for you. If you have missing teeth, dental Implants are a great option.

Implants are actually anchored to your jawbone, and permanent dental work is affixed to that anchor.  According to prosthodontist, Dr. Ryne Johnson, there are three ways to incorporate implants into prosthetic dentistry:  using snaps to stabilize existing dentures, using bars to support a detachable prosthesis or a reconstruction with fixed-in-place bridgework. This provides a significant  improvement over resting a false tooth on the gum line or using adjacent teeth as anchors. Implants are long-term replacements and have a 30+ year track record of success.
 
Statistics demonstrate that less than 40% of dentists offer dental implants as part of their practice.  The American Dental Association’s standard of care demands that dental implants be discussed with patients in the course of discussing options with patients and failure to do so may be grounds for legal recourse.

What you need to keep in mind however, far beyond appearance, is that tooth loss can have a far-reaching effect on your dental health. Teeth clenching, jaw soreness and headaches can result from tooth loss. Likewise, teeth can move and suffer excessive wear and gums are more prone to periodontal disease.

However it is possible to replace one or all missing teeth and actually implant a working and natural looking tooth. Dental implants are artificial replacements designed to fully replace lost teeth both in functionality and in appearance.

If you are tired of the discomfort or appearance of missing teeth, or you want to see how a confident smile can change your life, contact Dr. Johnson at Newton Prosthodontics.

See a specialist…The difference will make you smile.

It is not too often that you come across someone who hasn’t heard of cosmetic dentistry. However, you may come across those who would like to enhance their smile, but they don’t know how, or what that entails. While cosmetic dentistry is obviously cosmetic in its approach, it isn’t always invasive or debilitating as you may imagine. Often people do not even realize that their dental work is considered cosmetic.

Veneers, teeth whitening and implants are all part of cosmetic dentistry. Did you know that teeth whitening is actually the most common form of cosmetic dentistry?  Many people wouldn’t even put it in that category. In fact, according to Dr. Ryne Johnson of Newton Prosthodontics, many patients will perform teeth whitening in conjunction with other dental procedures.  In this way, the new dentistry does not perpetuate the darker shades often seen with aging.

There are many reasons to opt for cosmetic dentistry, comfort being one. Your mouth and teeth may just be uncomfortable and orthodontics have not been successful. In this scenario, whether through genetics or an accident, cosmetic dentistry can surely improve your comfort and lifestyle.

Many use cosmetic dentistry to enhance their smile. This group of patients is increasing more and more as we put more emphasis on white teeth and stunning smiles. More and more business people and public personalities are understanding and can appreciate what a first impression a great smile can leave. Therefore, more and more people in the general public are turning to cosmetic dentistry.

Whether you are interested in cosmetic dentistry for comfort or to improve your smile, Dr. Ryne Johnson can work with you to help you achieve the smile you have always wanted. And, be sure to like Newton Prosthodontics on Facebook in order to receive 5% right off the top.

As always, remember to "See a specialist...The difference will make you smile".

Newton Prosthodontics excels in restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry,  dental implants and reconstructive dentistry in an intimate and a relaxed atmosphere. We understand that the focus of care is you. We would like to keep you up to date on the latest practices in cosmetic dentistry, news on innovative care, and of course, patient testimonials. “Like us” on Facebook and get 5% off your services. That’s 5% right off the top of your bill. We firmly believe that a well educated patient is a happy patient.

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Technological advancements in Dental Implants are very exciting. As we know there is really nothing that makes an impression or speaks about a person more than a smile.

Dental implants have been around a long time, and they are essentially root replacements for restorations of teeth. They can be utilized to replace a single missing tooth, replace numbers of missing teeth, and they can support a whole dentition of teeth. 

There are numerous situations that are appropriate for dental implants. In the  past dentists have had to invade the structures of the other teeth. Implants are great because that no longer needs to be done. So single or multiple teeth can be replaced, or for people wearing dentures, the dentures can be stabilized. Even better, denture wearers can now receive fixed teeth.

The technology is also improving over time. With the newest and latest technology, prosthodontists can place more implants in a mouth, the healing time is shorter and the implants last longer. So the improvements to the technology are really three-fold.

Dental patients with who are seeking aesthetic improvements to their teeth should see a prosthodontist for implants because they really are the specialist in replacing teeth. Prosthodontists have more education after dental school. Prosthodontists are the primary architects for full mouth reconstruction and aesthetic situations.

There is no tool in business that is more important than your smile.

The motto or philosophy at Newton Prosthodontics is “See a Specialist, the difference will make you smile.”

A prosthodontist is a dental specialist who is trained in the replacement of missing teeth and in the restoration of natural teeth. After dental school, a prosthodontist has three or more years of continuing education.

A prosthodontist is trained to deal with complicated as well as simple restorations of the whole mouth as well as treating facial deformities that involve the muscles themselves and jaw alignment. Common procedures treated by a prosthodontist are dentures, crowns, dental implants, veneers and full mouth reconstruction.

There are various types of problems that prosthodontists address, and those are: the frustrated patients that are in pain regularly; older patients that have a lot of existing crowns and dentures and are literally outliving their complex dental work; rare syndrome patients like teenagers with no teeth, cancer patients, or those with malformed teeth; and lastly severely worn teeth caused by acid reflux and modern diets. The final type of scenario in which prosthodontist sees patients is when people feel the need to enhance their smile aesthetically. Prosthodontists lead entire teams of specialists that can create beautiful and lasting smiles out of complex aesthetic cases.

Dental health is important to your physical well-being, but a winning smile is important part of your business success. Getting a specialist to help you maintain that smile is very important.

Full mouth reconstruction and full mouth restoration are terms to describe the process of rebuilding or simultaneously restoring all of the teeth in both the upper and lower jaws.

Full mouth reconstruction typically involves general or restorative dentists (performing procedures like crowns, bridges and veneers), and can incorporate a number of dental specialists unless you choose to use a prosthodontists whose is educated and skilled to perform all of the necessary procedures.

The need for full mouth reconstruction may result from:

• Teeth that have been lost due to decay or trauma.
• Teeth that have been injured or fractured.
• Teeth that have become severely worn as a result of long-term acid erosion (foods, beverages, acid reflux) or tooth grinding.
• Ongoing complaints of jaw, muscle and headache pain requiring adjustments to the bite.

Your prosthodontist will examine your mouth to determine the extent of the problem and your treatment options.
The condition of your teeth will determine what restorative procedures may be needed, such as porcelain veneers or full-coverage crowns, inlays or onlays, bridges or implants.

A stable bite, one in which you are not in pain when you close your mouth or chew and one that does not cause wear or destruction of your teeth, is important to your overall oral health. Occlusal changes need to be taken into consideration when your dentist plans your restorations.

The color, shape, size and proportion of your teeth, and how they appear in relation to your gums, lips, mouth, profile and face, are also important factors in full mouth reconstruction treatment.

Dr. Johnson does very sophisticated work and has performed this procedure multiple times for a whole spectrum of needs. He sees some of the most demanding, discriminating, and socially visible people in all of New England and is not intimidated by people who have set the bar very high. Contact Newton Prosthodontics to schedule an evaluation.

Crowns and conventional bridges or dentures are not be your only options when replacing missing teeth. For many people, dental implants will give you a smile that looks and feels very natural. Over a series of appointments implants are surgically placed below the gums. Overtime they fuse to the jawbone and serve as a base for individually crafted replacement teeth. After the healing process, a tooth is created and connected to the implant, thus replacing the missing tooth both cosmetically and structurally. Implants can be used to replace a single tooth or multiple teeth. Dental implants are indistinguishable from other teeth.

Implants offer stability because they fuse to your bone. Integration of the implants into your jaw also helps your replacement teeth feel more natural, restoring functionality while improving appearance. Many people also find the secure fit more comfortable.

Candidates for dental implants need to have healthy gums and adequate bone to support the implant. A thorough evaluation by your prosthodontist will help determine whether you are a good candidate for dental implants. Dentists do not need a license to perform implantation; however, Prosthodontists are the specialists who should perform this particular procedure.