Is At-Home Teeth Whitening Painful?

June 22, 2018

ItMan's smile compared with tooth color chart can be. Teeth whitening is easily the most popular cosmetic dentistry service we provide, but most patients who visit us have already tried one or more at-home whitening products before their appointment. Best case scenario, these patients see some minimal improvement. Worst case scenario, patients experience serious dental sensitivity or damage to their teeth and gums. In most cases, patients simply have little to no change in their oral health or the appearance of their smiles. Rather than wasting time and money and putting your smile at risk, consider scheduling a cosmetic dentistry consultation with a trusted professional for predictable, safe results.
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3 Reasons At-Home Orthodontics Aren’t the Right Choice

April 9, 2018

Man placing clear aligner trayThese days, almost anything you can imagine is available at the touch of a button or click of the mouse. If you’ve seen the commercials advertising orthodontics like Invisalign alignment trays by mail, you may be saying to yourself, “That sounds easy.” While these services offer effective treatment for some patients, the risks of failure and complications may just outweigh the rewards. In this post, we’ll walk you through three of the main reasons we recommend consulting with a skilled orthodontist or dentist before beginning any orthodontic treatment plans.
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Neanderthal Dental Plaque Tells us More About Our Ancient Ancestors

September 6, 2017

neanderthal skullRecent decades of human life have been recorded in writing, but how can we learn more about our ancestors who lived before recorded history? We can start by taking a look at their teeth! Archaeologists and other researchers have noticed numerous tell-tale signs of our ancient past when evaluating the teeth of skeletal remains. For instance, wear patterns indicate people in certain areas around the globe chewed on herb sprigs and soft twigs from trees to clean their teeth. Some skeletons reveal early attempts at advanced dentistry procedures like seashells, rocks, and other items inserted into the gums to function as an early form of dental implant supported tooth replacement. Recent research has delved into the secret stories being told by neanderthal dental plaque. Thanks in part to a lack of preventive dentistry, these skeletal remains that can be dated back tens of thousands of years actually have a lot to tell us.
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5 Things To Know About Porcelain Veneers in Williamstown

July 29, 2016

porcelain veneers in williamstownYou want a major smile transformation, and you just don’t have time for multiple cosmetic treatments. Porcelain veneers in Williamstown can give you a smile do-over in just two visits to iSmile Dental Arts. Interested? We thought you might be. Dr. Wael M. Kassem has listed five things you should know about porcelain veneers.

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Your Dentist in Williamstown Talks Twice-Annual Visits

June 27, 2016

dentist in williamstownMyth or fact: a visit to the dentist every six months is necessary for your dental health. As your dentist in Williamstown, Dr. Wael Kassem wants you to know it’s absolutely true. Regular checkups and cleanings are a crucial aspect of good dental hygiene. But why are these appointments necessary? And what does your six month checkup and cleaning include? Learn more about preventive dental care today!

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Dental Implants May Be the Best Solution for Your Missing Tooth

June 22, 2016

dental implants in williamstownPeople who have lost one or more teeth know one thing: it’s not easy to live with a gap in your smile, but dealing with an ill-fitting replacement device often doesn’t feel any better. Fortunately, dental implants provide unsurpassed stability for prosthetic teeth. Are you a candidate for the replacement option? Most patients are — keep reading to learn more about tooth replacement with dental implants in Williamstown from Dr. Kassem.

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Emergency Dentist in Williamstown Treats Your Urgent Situation

April 22, 2016

emergency dentist in williamstownThere’s no planning for dental emergencies. A broken tooth, a cut to the gums or a severe toothache can happen when you’re least expecting it. And when it does, you need to act fast to find relief. Dr. Kassem is your emergency dentist in Williamstown treating your next urgent situation. Call our emergency hotline and feel confident knowing the iSmile Dental Arts team will have you back to your old self soon.

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When You Need Wisdom Teeth Removal in Williamstown

March 21, 2016

wisdom teeth removal williamstownWe may call them wisdom teeth, but it seems there’s really nothing so wonderful about these third molars. They can appear in the late teens and into early adulthood, and a host of problems can occur when they decide to pop up. Many times, extraction is the best method for dealing with these issues. If you think you’re experiencing problems related to these third molars, keep reading to learn more about wisdom teeth removal in Williamstown at iSmile Dental Arts.

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