Hi, I’m Dr. Sutera from Aesthetic Smile Reconstruction in Boston. If you’ve ever felt anxious about going to the dentist, you’re not alone. A big part of easing that anxiety is knowing what treatments really work, and why. Today, I’m [...]
Updated: September 30, 2025 • Medically reviewed by Charles Sutera, DMD, FAGD Do you know the phrase, I’m so frustrated I want to pull my hair out? Well sometimes that phrase applies to dentistry. Are you thinking what I'm thinking? [...]
So you’re wondering how to become a dentist. That can mean only two things. You’re either interested in dentistry as a career, or you have some serious questions about how competent your dentist is. Here’s the crazy thing about becoming [...]
Do you know the #1 requested procedure people request at a cosmetic dentist? Teeth whitening. Medically reviewed by Charles Sutera, DMD, FAGD — Updated Sep 30, 2025 I know, what a shocker right? There’s not a huge market for teeth [...]
If you are planning on having your wisdom teeth out, or have had your wisdom teeth out, you’re in the right place. The more tips, tricks, and suggestions you gather about the healing process will set you up for success. [...]
Correcting a gummy smile can be liberating for a patient. If you feel you have a gummy smile, you get it. When you smile and feel your gums are too big, it can haunt you. I know this because patients [...]
Dental anxiety: Gosh who wants to talk about that? I know what you're thinking. Dentists, what a horrible thing. Written and medically reviewed by Charles Sutera, DMD, FAGD — Updated: September 27, 2025 Located near Boston? Book a consult → Make an [...]
Written by Charles Sutera, DMD, FAGD — Updated September 25, 2025. MJ disorder (TMD) can cause jaw pain, headaches, ear symptoms, and neck tension. In this guide, you’ll learn how to spot TMJ symptoms, what actually causes them, proven treatments [...]
Most of my patients with severe dental anxiety have tried willpower. They've made appointments, cancelled them, made them again. Or read about breathing techniques. They've been told by well-meaning dentists to "just relax." Just to feel embarrassed about a fear [...]
The 21st century has enabled people to live beautiful and healthy a large share of their lifetime. At one time, it was accepted in society that people would lose their teeth early in life, and just accept the loss [...]
