Easing Anxiety in the Dental Chair with Patient Comfort Measures at Boston Smile Center

May 23, 2014

Shutterstock Happy Dental Patient (2)Fear of the dentist or dental treatment is common in both children and adults throughout the United States. Whether you dread the sights, smells, sounds, or sensations of oral healthcare visits, you need to know that you are in the right hands when you seek the treatment you need. At Boston Smile Center in Brookline, MA, Dr. Sasson and his team offer a variety of unique patient comfort measures to help you fully relax during your treatment, whether it is a simple cleaning or a more complex procedure.

Taking the Fear Out of Dentistry

There are many reasons that you may feel uncomfortable or even afraid of dental treatment, but we’re here to allay those fears for good. At Boston Smile Center, Dr. Sasson is committed to an entire open communication policy, always fully explaining your treatment in a way that is easy to understand. Patients who feel truly informed regarding their treatment are more likely to feel relaxed and at ease, both before and during their procedures.

In addition to creating a calm environment in our office, we happily offer special amenities to help you feel even more serene, including warm blankets, comfortable dental chairs, and wireless satellite headphones so that you can listen to calming music while we handle all of the work. In the event that your anxiety does require further intervention, a mild medication may be offered to ensure your absolute comfort until your procedure is complete.

Schedule Your Appointment Today

If you have been putting off the fundamental dental treatment you need due to anxiety, fear, or any other negative emotion associated with the dentist, we invite you to contact our office today. We look forward to showing you what a difference our unique approach to patient comfort can make in your next visit. Our warm, welcoming, family-friendly office in Brookline, MA proudly serves patients from throughout the surrounding areas as well, including Cambridge, Somerville, Chelsea, Newton, and more.

Fluoride and Your Oral Health: What is the Connection?

May 12, 2014

shutterstock dentist with patientIt is likely that you’ve heard a fair bit about fluoride, whether on the news or in commercials for popular toothpastes. With the wealth of information available online and on television, it’s often difficult to decipher the truth from the hype when it comes to something as controversial as fluoride. At Boston Smile Center in Brookline, MA, Dr. Alan Sasson and his team offer our patients proven, accurate information regarding all aspects of oral health, including the role that fluoride plays in the state of your teeth.

How Fluoride Fortifies Your Smile

Fluoride is derived from an element called fluorine that occurs naturally in sedimentary rock in our planet’s crust. When fluorine comes into contact with water, it ionizes into what we know as fluoride. It is present in the water we drink and the food that we eat, providing essential structural stability to our bones and teeth.

At your dentist’s office, topical fluoride is used to bolster the strength of your enamel, remineralizing your teeth and protecting them from decay. When the bacteria that comprise plaque produce acid, demineralization occurs. Without adequate fluoride, phosphate, calcium, and other minerals to remineralize the enamel, tooth decay becomes a very serious problem.

As with any of our cosmetic, restorative, or general dentistry services, we invite our patients to ask any questions they may have regarding fluoride and its role in dental health. Our top priority is keeping your teeth and gums healthy and strong for a lifetime of beautiful smiles.

Schedule Your Appointment Today

Has it been more than six months since the last time your teeth and gums were examined and cleaned at your dentist’s office? If so, it is time to contact our office and schedule your next visit. At Boston Smile Center in Brookline, MA, Dr. Sasson and our caring, experienced team offers a comprehensive menu of general dentistry services, as well asrestorative, cosmetic, and implant dentistry procedures. From our conveniently located office in Brookline, we happily welcome patients from nearby communities in Newton, Chelsea, Somerville, Cambridge, and beyond.