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The Benefits of Restoring Your Smile with Porcelain Crowns

August 17, 2012

Filed under: Restorative Dentistry — Tags: , , , , , , — Dr. Alan Sasson @ 7:52 am

What happens when teeth become worn, decayed, or cracked? Your confidence and your oral health can suffer. That’s why Dr. Sasson and his team at Boston Smile Center offer porcelain crowns. With all porcelain crowns and fillings, patients from Brookline/Boston and beyond can look forward to having a beautiful smile and a restored sense of self-confidence.

How Can Porcelain Crowns Help Your Smile?

Porcelain crowns let Dr. Sasson preserve damaged or decayed teeth by capping them with a crown instead of extracting them. As a result, your jaw stays strong and healthy even as your smile gets the help it deserves.

What’s more, because porcelain mimics the look of natural teeth, you can have your old smile back. And thanks to Dr. Sasson’s method for creating porcelain crowns, we can deliver something that’s custom-made, that matches the shade of your surrounding teeth, and that fits in with your overall appearance.

What does a porcelain crown fix?

With all porcelain crowns, Dr. Sasson can mend:

  • Broken teeth
  • Cracked teeth
  • Decay teeth
  • Stained teeth
  • Missing teeth
  • The black line around your current crowns

Do you want to know more about porcelain crowns and how they can help you restore your smile? Call Boston Smile Center today to schedule your FREE consultation with Dr. Sasson. During your appointment, he can tell you if porcelain crowns are right for you and recommend a treatment plan.

Free Dental Implant Consultation!

August 13, 2012

Filed under: Boston Dentist,Dental Implants,Free Consultation,Free Promotion,General Dentistry — Tags: , , , , — Dr. Alan Sasson @ 10:09 pm

Hey Everyone,

Have you ever wondered if a dental implant might be right for you? You may have lots of questions you want to ask. From now through September 13th 2012, we are offering a free dental implant consultation with Dr. Sasson.  Refer to the promotion here and then call our office at (617) 739-1017.

Hope you are enjoying these last few weeks of summer before fall sets in.

Dental Implants and You, Part Two

July 25, 2012

Filed under: Dental Implants — Tags: , , , — Dr. Alan Sasson @ 7:56 am

In our last post, we started our short series on dental implants by talking about what can happen to your smile when you lose a tooth. Today, we’d like to go beyond that by explaining how dental implants can help you restore your smile.

Enjoy a Natural Smile Again

With dental implants, Dr. Sasson can help his Boston-area patients enjoy a smile that feels and looks completely natural, all because of how dental implants work.

Unlike other cosmetic and restorative solutions, which just replace the crown portion of a tooth, dental implants replace the crown and the root. But this isn’t just any kind of prosthetic root. It’s made from titanium, a biocompatible metal.

Why is that important?

Because it ensures that, over time, your prosthetic root (also known as an implant post) will fuse with the jaw in much the same way as a natural root, resulting in a restored smile that will feel just like the one nature gave you.

Are You a Candidate for Dental Implants?

However, it’s always possible that dental implants aren’t truly the right restorative or cosmetic option for you. That’s why we always encourage any patients who are considering treatment with implants to schedule a consultation visit with Dr. Sasson. During a consultation, Dr. Sasson can complete a thorough exam of your smile before recommending the treatment plan that works best for you.

Call Boston Smile Center today if you’d like to schedule a visit with us, or you can visit our dental implants page to learn more about what dental implants are and how they can help.

 

Dental Implants and You, Part One

July 11, 2012

Filed under: Dental Implants — Tags: , , , — Dr. Alan Sasson @ 8:56 pm

So far, we’ve used this blog to introduce Boston-area patients to some of the best services available at Boston Smile Center, but one we haven’t said anything about yet is also one of the most effective of all. We’re talking, of course, about dental implants. With this post, and the one you’ll see two weeks from now, we’d like to spend some time talking about what dental implants are and how Dr. Sasson can use them to restore your smile.

Don’t Let Your Smile Fade

Before we talk about what dental implants are, though, let’s talk about what happens in smiles that don’t have them.

When you lose a tooth, regardless of the reason, you end up losing more than just the tooth; you also lose the root that anchored it to your jaw. That, by itself, doesn’t sound important, but it is.

Besides anchoring your teeth, your roots also stimulate the growth of new bone tissue in the jaw, keeping your entire smile strong and functional. When one of these roots goes missing, the jaw weakens, creating a ripple effect that can result in the loss of other teeth.

Dental implants are designed to prevent this from happening by replacing more than just a missing tooth—they also replace your missing root.

But we’ll talk more about in our next post. For now, if you’d like to learn more about dental implants, you can visit our dental implants page or call Dr. Sasson’s Boston implant office to schedule a consultation visit. During a consultation, Dr. Sasson would be happy to talk more about the dental implants process and can help you find out if you’re a candidate.

 

Your Smile and Your Overall Health

July 6, 2012

Filed under: General Dentistry — Tags: , , , , , — Dr. Alan Sasson @ 7:04 am

When you think about your smile, do you ever consider what effect it might have on your overall health? If you don’t, don’t worry. It’s normal to think of your smile and your overall health as being completely separate.

But the truth is, the human body is much more interconnected than that. When your oral health is allowed to suffer, your overall health can suffer too. In recent medical studies, periodontal disease (also known as gum disease) has been linked with a wide range of health conditions, including:

  • Heart disease
  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Osteoporosis
  • Diabetes complications
  • Preterm birth, and more

All of which is why regular visits to Dr. Sasson’s Boston dental office are so important. Through regular dental exams and cleanings, Dr. Sasson and the rest of our Boston team, we can help maintain a healthy smile that will support your overall wellbeing.

How often should you visit? The answer to that question is different for every patient, but in general, we recommend that patients see us twice a year, or at least once every six months.

Has it been longer than that since your last visit? Then why not call us today? At Boston Smile Center & Laser Dentistry, Dr. Sasson and his team are dedicated to friendly, helpful service that will improve your oral health, your general wellbeing, and your quality of life.

We look forward to helping you!

 

Clear Orthodontics from Boston Smile Center & Laser Dentistry

June 22, 2012

Filed under: General Dentistry,Orthodontics — Tags: , , , , , , , — Dr. Alan Sasson @ 8:02 pm

If you’re an adult with misaligned teeth, having a straight, beautiful smile can feel like a dream. Especially if you think the only way to straighten your smile is with traditional bracket-and-wire braces. Maybe you’re worried sacrificing your professional appearance, or you’re just unsure of how they’ll impact your busy schedule.

Well, the good news is that Dr. Sasson of Boston Smile Center & Laser Dentistry has three great adult orthodontics options that may be able to help you, and all of them are clear alternatives to traditional braces—literally. Each one works a little differently, but all of our adult orthodontics options are capable of helping you achieve your goal of a straighter, more confident smile.

Three Options for Adult Orthodontics

Dr. Sasson’s three great adult orthodontics options include:

In each case, Dr. Sasson can provide you with an unobtrusive orthodontic solution that helps you transform your smile while preserving your professional appearance.

To find out more about how each option works, click on the links above. You can also call our Boston dental office with your questions or to schedule a consultation visit. Dr. Sasson and his Boston team are dedicated to helping you achieve your best smile possible, and adult orthodontics are just one way we’re able to that.

Get in touch with us today!

 

New Additions!

June 13, 2012

Filed under: General Dentistry,Uncategorized — Dr. Alan Sasson @ 4:12 pm

We have been busy here at Boston Smile Center.  We have had four new team members join our office!  You will have the opportunity to meet all these lovely ladies at your next visit to our office.

Carol is our Front Office Manager and she oversees insurance and finances. She joined our practice in October 2011.  You will love talking to Carol, she is extremely savvy and very fun to chat with.  She is originally from Indiana and has lived in five states!

Our new scheduling coordinator, Ellen, joined our team in May.  She is originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, so she used to the nice cold winters we get here in Boston. She earned her Bachelor’s degree last year and brings a lifetime of dental exposure to our practice. Her family is full of dentists: her dad, two uncles, brother, and cousin are all dentists.

Sabrina joined our practice in December 2011 and she brings 7 years clinical experience to the office.  She speaks Portuguese and is a Brookline local.  Sabrina has a couple darling kids and 2 yorkies that she loves spending time with when she’s not working.

Mona Kang is joining our office this month! We can’t wait to have her.  She is going to be our new part time hygienist.  You will love her.  She has the sweetest demeanor and is very attentive and detail oriented.

For more information on these ladies, check out their full biographies in the staff portion of our website.

Extra Protection for Your Smile with Mercury-Free Composite Fillings from Boston Smile Center & Laser Dentistry

April 27, 2012

Filed under: General Dentistry — Tags: , , , , , — Dr. Alan Sasson @ 8:04 pm

For more than 100 years, dentists have relied on amalgam fillings to help patients combat tooth decay. Recently, though, doctors have begun moving away from amalgams and towards mercury-free composite fillings, also known as tooth-colored fillings. There are at least four reasons for his.

 

  • They offer superior protection
  • They conserve natural tooth structure
  • They last as long as amalgam fillings
  • They match the color of your smile

If you know you need fillings, consider turning to Boston Smile Center & Laser Dentistry for help. Helping you achieve your healthiest, most beautiful smile possible is our commitment to you.

Call our Brookline, MA office today if you’d like to schedule an appointment with us. During your appointment, Dr. Sasson will thoroughly inspect your smile and explain how your treatment will proceed. If you have any questions at all about how composite fillings work and what your procedure will be like, don’t hesitate to ask. Our hope is that no patient would leave our office with an unanswered question on their mind.

To find out more about composite fillings and the many benefits they offer, visit our mercury-free fillings page. And if you’re ready to schedule your consultation visit, go ahead and give us a call today. Our Brookline office is ready to help you smile again!

Stay On Top of Your Oral Health with Regular Visits and Oral Cancer Screenings

Filed under: General Dentistry — Tags: , , , , — Dr. Alan Sasson @ 7:56 pm

No matter what time of the year it is, it’s always a great time to schedule your next regular dental visit. But because April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, there’s no better time than now if you haven’t come to our Brookline dental office yet for an appointment.

During your appointment, Dr. Sasson can talk with you about how your smile is doing and conduct a thorough oral exam, complete with oral cancer screening. This last step—the oral cancer screening—is one of the most important aspects of any dental appointment.

Why?

Because an oral cancer screening could save your life. Many cases of oral cancer aren’t detected until the disease is already in its later stages, when it’s harder to treat. Which is why Dr. Sasson completes an oral cancer screening as part of every regular exam—because catching it early could save your life.

This holds true even if you don’t have any of the risk factors commonly associated with oral cancer. Maybe you’ve never smoked or used another tobacco product in your life, and maybe you rarely if ever drink alcohol. That’s no guarantee. An estimated 25% of oral cancers occur in patients who have no risk factors at all.

Do you want to find out more about oral cancer and how it can be found and treated? Dr. Sasson would be happy to answer any questions you might have, especially during Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Give our Brookline dental office a call today to schedule you appointment.

Want to erase those ugly white spots on your front teeth? You can!

March 2, 2012

Filed under: Uncategorized — Dr. Alan Sasson @ 10:33 pm

Keep Smiling!

That unsightly white discoloration on your teeth’s surface results from a loss of calcium in the enamel. Wearing orthodontic braces as a child is the most common cause of this condition.. However, the spots also come from the consumption of lots of acidic foods and drinks as a youngster. Besides making a smile unattractive, the spots make teeth sensitive and prone to further decay. There is now great news for people who would love to rid their smiles of these unsightly spots. Icon is a revolutionary new technology that builds up demineralized enamel and permanently restores teeth to the uniform color of the surrounding enamel. Icon makes the spots completely disappear. The treatment is quick, easy and affordable. NO SHOTS OR DRILLING NEEDED!

To learn more about this visit our white spot removal section on our web site.  Or, give Boston Smile Center a call today for a no-charge consultation appointment with Dr. Sasson.  We’ll give your pearly whites a face lift.

Also, watch for an upcoming Blog: “Small Flossing Cavities – A no-drilling alternative.”

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