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Let’s Smile About a New Year | Tyngsboro Dentist

Now that we have gotten a nice start to our new year, some may consider getting a new smile. We first start with a smile consultation. With a smile makeover, you are your dental professional will take into consideration things such as your appearance, hair color, teeth, skin tone, gum tissue and overall health of your teeth to develop a dental treatment plan to create your ideal smile and healthy mouth. There are many things that come into play when designing your ideal smile, from the way your teeth looks to how your smile will look as a whole. All of these things will come into play as plans are being implemented. After all, this is your dream smile – make it everything you’ve ever wanted. Here are some of the things you’ll need to consider:

Tooth color. Replacing fillings with natural tooth colored restorations, teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, crowns, bridges and composite bonding.

Alignment and spacing. Crooked teeth that are overlapping or have gaps between them can be straightened and aligned when necessary through orthodontics or Invisalign and improved with veneers.

Missing teeth. One or more missing teeth can affect the appearance of your smile and affect your bite. Teeth can be replaced by dental implants, bridges or partial dentures.

Harmony and balance. Uneven, chipped and cracked teeth can be cosmetically bonded for an improved appearance, and a gummy smile can be re-contoured to help improve the overall look of the smile.

Fuller smile and cheeks. An unshapely or aging face can be rejuvenated with procedures including orthodontics and/or oral maxillofacial surgery.

Call Tyngsboro dentist Dr. James Yankowskas for a consultation at 978-649-7773. Also, visit our website at tyngsborocosmeticdentist.com.

Dr. Yankowskas proudly accepts patients from Tyngsboro and all surrounding areas.

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What Is Toothpaste Anyway? | Tyngsboro Dentist

Brushing our teeth is a given. We use the toothbrush to scrub those teeth in hard-to-reach places. Without it, our dental hygiene routines would be really difficult. But have you ever wondered why we use toothpaste? I mean, the main purpose is to scrub away any debris and bacteria that can cause us harm. We don’t necessarily need anything but a brush to do that. And sure, it tastes great, which helps with our breath, but again, we can use sugar-free gum or mints to do that job. So, why toothpaste?

Just like our handy toothbrush, toothpaste helps to clean our teeth of plaque and food debris without damaging our delicate enamel because it contains fluoride, which helps to protect enamel. Some varieties have also included ingredients to reduce plaque, another dental issue that plagues all of us. So, it isn’t just a cosmetic thing to get us to brush twice a day, toothpaste is a huge part of preventive dental care and the fight against periodontal disease.

To reinforce the benefits of toothpaste, there are several ingredients used to make our preferred paste to help clean your teeth. Here is a quick rundown:

Abrasives. These help to remove stains and plaque.

Detergents. Y’know the bubbles? Detergents are what makes the toothpaste foam. It helps to dislodge food debris.

Humectants. These ingredients give the toothpaste texture and moisture.

Thickeners. It’s important for toothpaste to stay on our brushes and these thickeners help to do just that, in addition to the way it squeezes out the tube.

Preservatives, Flavoring and Coloring. This is the stuff that gives our favorite toothpaste the look and taste it has.

Call Tyngsboro dentist Dr. James Yankowskas for a consultation at 978-649-7773. Also, visit our website at tyngsborocosmeticdentist.com.

Dr. Yankowskas proudly accepts patients from Tyngsboro and all surrounding areas.