NPD Blog

Black Friday is the real beginning of gift buying season.  While you are at it, buy a gift for yourself- Teeth Whitening.  White, healthy looking teeth say a lot about a person. According to Dr. Ryne Johnson of Newton Prosthodontics, younger people generally have whiter teeth than ‘older’ people.  Thus, if you can whiten your teeth, you can appear younger!

Though you may not consciously notice someone’s teeth, a smile makes a first impression. White teeth and a healthy smile allow you to be confident and comfortable.
 
Have you noticed your teeth changing color? That happens with age. Besides the color of your teeth  changing over time, your habits also have an effect.  But as your hair and skin lighten with age, healthy looking teeth will revitalize your appearance and bring out a more youthful look.

There are a variety of ways to address ‘aged’ teeth:

Dental Bleaching:  over the counter strips, doctor-coordinated trays and in-office techniques.
Veneers:  a thin shell of porcelain is chemically attached to the front surface of teeth

There are indications and contra-indications for each of the above approaches and certainly advantages and disadvantages with each bleaching technique.  Dr. Johnson can discuss your objectives and develop the best way to improve your smile.

To give a gift of teeth whitening to yourself for the holidays, contact Newton Prosthodontics.   If you present a copy of this blog prior to your bleaching visit, we will deduct 50% of our fees as a gift to you. What better gift to oneself than a beautiful smile?  

Dr. Johnson is accepting new patients. He reminds you to visit the office website for more information (www.NewtonProsthodontics.com) and to, “see a specialist…the difference will make you smile”.

Years ago, you may have liked the appearance of your teeth. Perhaps you even remember getting compliments on your white teeth or beautiful smile. But now that you are an adult, you may not be as happy with it.

According to Dr. Ryne Johnson, of Newton Prosthodontics, as people age teeth tend to get darker.  This degradation continues throughout life as the enamel on your teeth thins to reveal dentin which is naturally yellow. Additionally, some foods and certain lifestyle habits, like smoking, can also cause staining.

Of course time and adulthood also takes a toll on our teeth. You may have a chip here or there that has occurred over time or perhaps an unbalanced bite has developed. You may have silver fillings that appear dark when you smile or stains around the perimeter of old bonded fillings.  Missing teeth and the resulting tooth movement can create lack of symmetry and balance. The results of years of night time teeth grinding may have worn down your teeth and is causing head, neck and shoulder pain.

With the latest advancements in technology and dental care, Newton Prosthodontics can assist in recapturing that youthful smile.  Dr. Ryne Johnson, a trusted name since 1986 in prosthetic and aesthetic reconstructions, has helped thousands of discriminating and demanding people throughout New England.  His client list includes many of the area’s most-prominent people…many who make their living in front of a camera or dealing with the public.  One can visit NewtonProsthodontics.com for more information and testimonials.
 
Through dedication, a passion for world-class dental treatments and cutting edge technology, Dr. Johnson can improve your smile and change your life. Present a copy of this blog for your complementary initial examination.

“See a Specialist…The Difference Can Make You Smile”.

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.

White teeth aren’t just about vanity. When you smile, you are presenting yourself. You are making a first impression, and you are conveying who you are to the people around you.

White teeth send an image of health, youth and a certain movie star charm. It is no wonder that teeth whitening treatments have soared in popularity and variety in recent years.

A perfect smile used to be out of reach in days past. If we had smile imperfections, we lived with those. Today, with modern dentistry and technology, there is no more need to do that. If you have a smile that just isn’t quite what you’d like it to be, there is a solution with modern cosmetic dentistry.

From the basics of teeth whitening to the more complex procedures, a perfect smile is within your reach. Sometimes, it is our habits or what we eat that stain our teeth, but other times it is just genetics, or we may or may not have had fluoride in the water when we were kids. Whatever the reason, you no longer have to live with yellow, stained or discolored teeth.

There is a lot to be said for a bright, white, healthy smile. And there is a lot of money being spent on over the counter teeth whiteners. But before you invest in any of those, you should see a cosmetic dentist, to see what teeth whitening product or system would work best for you and your teeth.

Newton Prosthodontics has years of experience in leading their patients to the correct bleaching approach, whether it's at home with custom trays, gels or store-bought strips, or in the dental office with speed whitening.

As teeth whitening becomes more mainstream, it is perceived less as a cosmetic treatment and more as an important area of self care and caring about your appearance.