Dr. George Salem & Associates, PC of Braintree Blog

For many people, getting braces is a right of passage endured and mercifully left behind in the early adolescent years, along with quasi-existential angst and questionable hair and wardrobe experiments. Unfortunately, dental needs and realities can change, and the need for straight, adequately aligned teeth does not necessarily get resolved in the junior high years. Simply put, sometimes grownups need braces. Unfortunately, a mouth full of metal does not look nearly as adorable at a board meeting, or on a first date with a potential new love interest or possible life partner, as it does in an old yearbook picture.

If you are missing one or several teeth, you are probably looking into long-term options to alleviate this condition.

Like arthritis and hair loss, periodontal (gum) disease is often mistakenly associated with aging, and not given much thought until symptoms like inflamed and bleeding gums or in advanced cases tooth loss, make it necessary to pay an emergency visit to the dentist.

You use your teeth every day for eating, speaking and smiling, but how much do you really know about your teeth? Here are four things you might not know about teeth that your dentist at Dr. George Salem and Associates, PC in Braintree thought you might find interesting.

If you’re considering straightening your teeth, here’s a few of the differences between two popular orthodontic procedures – Invisalign and traditional braces.

The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry found that about 45 percent of Americans believe that a smile is the most attractive feature a person can have. The same study also found that people with imperfect smiles were often seen as less attractive (37 percent) and less confident (25 Veneers percent) than their perfect smile counterparts. If you think a good smile goes a long way and you’re looking to hide certain imperfections for good, consider getting dental veneers at Dr. George Salem and Associates, PC in Braintree, MA.

If you are considering getting orthodontics in Braintree, find out if lingual braces are right for you.

Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a dentist in the Braintree area, we’re excited you are here. With the dental industry advancing, we recognize the importance of keeping our patients and visitors up to date with all of the new and exciting things taking place in our practice.