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What Is a Gummy Smile?

A gummy smile is an informal way of describing an uneven display of your gum tissues, which can cause your smile to seem asymmetrical even when your teeth are perfectly straight. A gummy smile can be caused by a number of factors, from an abnormality in your upper lip’s muscles to an excessive amount of […]

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How Many Ways Can You Improve Your Smile?

These days, more people than ever are discovering the joys of a beautiful smile thanks to advanced cosmetic dental procedures. Regardless of the severity of your smile’s blemishes, there is likely a cosmetic solution that will not only improve your smile, but do so in a conservative, minimally-invasive manner. From erasing teeth stains in a single […]

Do All Foods Stain Your Teeth?

You might not be able to avoid teeth stains your whole life. Even if you take good care of them, your teeth can eventually begin to show the signs of use, becoming dull and losing some of its youthful glow due to teeth stains and/or discoloration. As the most common and frequent causes of stains, […]

Making Over Your Smile—Starting with Straighter Teeth

As a child, you may not have had much choice in whether or not you wore braces to straighten your crooked teeth. As adults, however, many patients with crooked teeth choose not to correct them, either because they are confident in their smiles, or because they wish to avoid having to wear metal braces. Whatever […]

Test Your Veneer Knowledge: A True-or-False Quiz

You may have an inkling that the way to achieve a smile makeover is with the use of veneers. However, if that is where your knowledge about this cosmetic treatment seems to end, we encourage you to learn a bit more. You may find porcelain veneers offer you the cosmetic improvement you need for a […]

Brighten Up Your Smile

The bright, pearly smile of your younger years may not still be what you see when you look in the mirror. Over time, a variety of underlying factors may cause your smile to darken, appear yellow, or receive stains. Fortunately, a simple yet powerfully effective cosmetic treatment is at your disposal. When you are ready […]

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Your (Abridged) Cosmetic Dentistry Dictionary

If you sometimes find yourself confused by medical terminology and dental terms, you aren’t alone. As you explore your options for cosmetic dentistry, you will come across several words that are unfamiliar. Whether you hope to brighten your smile or make your teeth straighter and more shapely, it will be helpful to understand certain words […]

Cosmetic Bonding: The Gift You Give Yourself

December can be one of the busiest, most stressful times of the year, especially as we approach the holidays. If you have yet to carve out some time for yourself, now is the perfect time to give yourself the gift of a great smile. In just one visit to your cosmetic dentist, you can erase […]

Avoid a Midlife Crisis With Cosmetic Dentistry

It is easy to poke fun at the idea of a midlife crisis, but the changes that prompt this feeling are very real. Physical, emotional, and hormonal changes make these years challenging, but we believe that it is possible to sidestep a so-called crisis with cosmetic and restorative dentistry. There is much to look forward […]

Breakfast, Brunch, and Braces in Shrewsbury, MA

As anyone who has ever worn traditional metal braces will tell you, orthodontic treatment requires a major commitment to hygiene and a willingness to make some sacrifices. This is immediately obvious to the braces wearer who sits down to lunch only discover that his or her favorite foods are no longer an option. Dr. Todd […]