Winthrop Street Dentistry Blog

Have you ever wondered how celebrities and influencers have camera-ready smiles 24/7? The answer is usually veneers! This cosmetic dental treatment has been helping people achieve bright, beautiful smiles for decades. They’ve also earned the nickname “instant orthodontics.” So, if you are ready to leave crooked and gapped teeth in the past and are curious if veneers are the solution you’ve been looking for, read on!

When you hear someone commenting on how beautiful a person’s smile is, they may be talking about how genuine they seem or how their eyes seem to light up with happiness. However, they might also be talking about other traits that are easier to define. What exactly are the aesthetic components of a beautiful smile that your cosmetic dentist must consider when putting together a treatment plan? This blog post discusses four of the most important.

These days, more patients than ever before are opting to receive treatments like teeth whitening to brighten their smiles and send their confidence soaring! That said, did you know that certain whitening products can actually harm your teeth if you aren’t careful? Here’s what you need to know about teeth whitening and the consequences that can occur if you’re using these products on decayed teeth or in the presence of other oral health issues – as well as why it’s always best to trust your dentist to whiten your smile.

Are you struggling to feel confident because there’s an unpleasant odor on your breath? You’re not alone. In fact, according to Harvard Health, roughly 30% of people are in the same boat. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to eliminate the odor. With this in mind, read on to learn five helpful tips for getting rid of bad breath!

These days, who doesn’t want a perfect smile? After all, it’s the very first feature that people notice upon seeing you, so you should want your pearly whites to be healthy, strong, and resoundingly white – even if you have dental implants that are replacing lost teeth. But do you still have to worry about aesthetic issues like stained teeth when you have dental implants? Here’s what you need to know.

If you’ve heard of dental implants, you probably know that they’re considered the gold standard when it comes to replacing missing teeth. This is because they can replace the entire structure of a lost tooth from root to crown, which is something other restorations cannot do. That said, if you’ve recently undergone a tooth extraction and you hope to get a dental implant, you might be wondering what the timeline looks like. Here’s what you need to know.  

There was once a time when balanced, bright, and beautiful smiles were reserved for celebrities. That’s no longer the case! Thanks to advancements in technology and the dental field, everyone can have a gorgeous grin they love. If you’re interested in finding out if you’re a candidate for cosmetic dentistry (and what the smile makeover process entails) then read on.

Not everyone is born with perfect teeth – in fact, very few people are! This is why the demand for cosmetic dentistry has surged in recent years; more and more people are opting for services like veneers to enhance their teeth and unlock their smile’s true potential. But if you’re familiar with veneers, you’ve probably heard that to receive them, your existing teeth need to be altered. Though this might initially cast doubt on your dental aspirations, you should know that this part of the process isn’t a cause for any concern. Here’s what you need to know.

A smile is a truly valuable thing. Not only can it send a powerful message to those around you, but it can also boost your own mood! Sadly, smiles sometimes seem to be in short supply in our modern era. That is why the team at Winthrop Street Dentistry wants to encourage everyone to get into the spirit of World Smile Day, which is coming up on October 4^th. This blog post discusses how you can do that.

If you haven’t seen dentures since the ones your grandparents wore, then you haven’t seen dentures! While these restorations were once bulky, obvious, and hard to maneuver, they now look great, function optimally, and fit comfortably. As a result, you might be wondering if you can wear your dentures 24/7. To learn the answer, keep reading!