Last Updated: May 15, 2026 | Next Review: November 15, 2026 Written by: Dr. Charles Sutera, DMD, FAGD The best toothbrush is the one a patient will actually use correctly for two minutes, twice per day. Specifically, technique and consistency [...]
If you're exploring ways to improve a gummy smile, you may have encountered two popular options: a gum lift vs surgical crown lengthening. While they sound similar, each procedure serves a distinct purpose. Understanding which is right for you starts [...]
Gum-recession surgery has evolved over the years — from traditional connective tissue grafting to newer, minimally invasive options like the Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST). If you’ve been told you have receding gums, you may be wondering which approach is right [...]
Let’s face it — no one looks forward to getting a dental crown. The goopy impressions, the temporary crown that never quite feels right, and the two separate appointments... it's not exactly a favorite way to spend your week. But [...]
By Dr. Charles Sutera, DMD, FAGD · Aesthetic Smile Reconstruction, Waltham, MA · Last updated October 29, 2026 Many patients ask me, "Can I be completely asleep for dental work?" The answer is yes, sedation dentistry offers various levels of [...]
By Dr. Charles Sutera, DMD, FAGD · Aesthetic Smile Reconstruction, Waltham, MA · Last updated October 29, 2026 Does fear of the dentist keep you from getting the care you need? You’re not alone. Many patients at Aesthetic Smile Reconstruction [...]
When’s the last time you thought about your gums? Well, fortunately, probably not, unless your gums are unhealthy from periodontitis, or your gums are the source of self-consciousness from a gummy smile. From a mental health standpoint, that’s probably a [...]
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ disorder) is elusive. When your jaw hurts it naturally leads you to think it’s a jaw problem. But here’s where it gets tricky: TMJ disorder can also be the source of ear pain, tinnitus, and headache. [...]
The secret is out. People want white teeth. Teeth whitening is the most requested procedure by patients at a cosmetic dentist. In today’s market there are hundreds of products available for people to whiten their teeth. And it gets even [...]
Gingival hyperplasia is a gummy smile that develops over time. You may think the size and the thickness of the gums remains relatively stable, but can the gums grow later in life? It turns out they can. However, only in [...]
