If you're considering whitening your teeth, your first question shouldn't be "How white can I get?" It should be "Is teeth whitening safe for me?" In my Boston practice, I see patients every week who are confused by conflicting advice—from over-the-counter promises to [...]
In my Boston practice, I see patients every week who are confused, disappointed, or facing unexpected problems after cosmetic dentistry. When we trace the issue back, it almost always starts with a misunderstanding—a pervasive myth that sounded too good to [...]
When a patient sits in my Boston consultation chair and says they want a "smile makeover," I know they're picturing a final result. They've seen the stunning before-and-after photos. But here's what I explain in our Waltham practice: A smile makeover [...]
NexMost people approach their cosmetic dentistry decisions by picking a procedure first. They see a friend's veneers or an ad for "instant smiles" and think, "That's what I want." But that's actually backwards. The right starting point for any cosmetic dentistry decision isn't [...]
Last Updated: June 22, 2026 When patients in my Boston practice begin exploring a smile transformation, one of the first questions they ask is: "Dr. Sutera, should I get veneers or bonding?" Sometimes they add crowns to the mix: "What [...]
By Dr. Charles Sutera, DMD, FAGD · Aesthetic Smile Reconstruction, Waltham, MA · Last updated October 29, 2026 When patients in my Waltham office notice that first subtle shift, I tell them: "If your bite doesn't feel right, your jaw [...]
If you're considering cosmetic dentistry, you're likely researching beautiful results and talented dentists. But have you truly considered the cosmetic dentistry risks? In my Boston practice, I explain to patients that the greatest danger isn't a poor-looking outcome—it's a result that [...]
One of the most common questions I hear in my Boston practice is, "Should I fix one tooth or my whole smile?" Patients point to a single chipped, discolored, or bothersome tooth and wonder if that's all they need, or if [...]
Last Updated: October 29, 2026 | Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Charles Sutera, DMD, FAGD In this articleWhy do most TMJ treatments fail from the start?What are the three types of TMJ disorder?What is bite-driven TMJ, and how do you know [...]
By Dr. Charles Sutera, DMD, FAGD · Aesthetic Smile Reconstruction, Waltham, MA · Last updated October 29, 2026 Almost every week, someone sits across from me in my Waltham office holding a folder of X-rays. They've been to two, sometimes [...]
