By Dr. Charles Sutera, DMD, FAGD · Aesthetic Smile Reconstruction, Waltham, MA · Last updated October 29, 2026 If you are looking for a sedation dentist near Boston, you probably have one big question: Is sedation dentistry safe? And just [...]
You've seen the dramatic social media posts: "Complete smile transformation in 24 hours!" The promise is compelling, but as a cosmetic and reconstructive dentist in Boston, I need to clarify what this actually means for your health and results. A [...]
Ethical cosmetic dentistry = conservative, function-first smile design. It limits enamel removal, protects your bite/TMJ, uses biocompatible materials, previews results digitally, and plans for decades—not just photos. By Dr. Charles Sutera, DMD, FAGD Cosmetic Dentistry Specialist | Serving Greater Boston [...]
By Dr. Charles Sutera, DMD, FAGD | Aesthetic Smile Reconstruction, Waltham, MA Last updated: October 29, 2026 In this articleWhat is sedation dentistry, and how does it differ from general anesthesia?How do dentists actually determine sedation candidacy?Does your anxiety history [...]
By Dr. Charles Sutera, DMD, FAGD · Aesthetic Smile Reconstruction, Waltham, MA · Last updated October 29, 2026 You've heard friends say they slept through their dental visit. So what if you don't feel that calm? Patients ask me this [...]
--> Last Updated: April 2026 | Written by: Dr. Charles Sutera, DMD, FAGD The most common thing patients say when they come back after a long gap is some version of: "I know, I know. I should have come sooner." [...]
Hi, I’m Dr. Sutera from Aesthetic Smile Reconstruction in Boston. If you get nervous about dental visits, you’re not alone. I work with many patients who feel the same way, and that’s why we make comfort a top priority. One [...]
By Dr. Charles Sutera, DMD, FAGD · Aesthetic Smile Reconstruction, Waltham, MA · Last updated October 29, 2026 I’ve seen it time and time again, patients walk into my office with jaw pain that’s been affecting their daily life for [...]
By Dr. Charles Sutera, DMD, FAGD · Aesthetic Smile Reconstruction, Waltham, MA · Last updated October 29, 2026 If you’ve ever gagged or panicked while having a mold taken, you’re not alone. And the good news? Sedation for dental impressions [...]
By Dr. Charles Sutera, DMD, FAGD · Aesthetic Smile Reconstruction, Waltham, MA · Last updated October 29, 2026 Almost everyone feels a little nervous at the dentist. That alone doesn't mean you need sedation. Here's how I help patients figure [...]
