Your smile is one of the first things that people notice about you. In one survey, 60-70% of singles said they judge a first date on their teeth--more than their hair, clothes, grammar, or what car they drive! Your smile can affect everything from a job interview to an important meeting. It affects how others see you, but it also affects how you feel about yourself.
In addition to the color of your teeth, many other factors affect the way a smile looks. The shape of your teeth, the size of your teeth, the relationship of your teeth and your gums--all of these pieces matter in forming a beautiful smile.
If you’re not 100% satisfied with your smile, we’d love to talk to you about different options to help improve the way it looks. Below are a few of the different cosmetic services we offer. Give us a call today to schedule an appointment and discuss your options!
These days, you might see ads for many kinds of teeth whitening options. Apart from the usual TV commercials, the internet and social media are full of people claiming different products whitened their teeth.
From toothpastes to strips to different mixes of household ingredients, it can be difficult to figure out what actually works! If you’re unlucky, you might try a product that doesn’t really work. But an even worse possibility is causing serious damage to your teeth, gums, or other tissues by using the wrong product, or using a product the wrong way.
Getting your teeth professionally whitened by your dentist remains the safest method with the most noticeable and consistent results. Click here to find out more about whitening options we offer.
Life is hard on your front teeth! From the time our front teeth first grow in, they’re usually the first to weather the bumps and bruises of daily life. Most kids get their top front teeth around age 7. Unfortunately, that’s an age when most kids are very active, and may not have the best control of their growing bodies.
As a result, we see chips and cracks in front teeth all the time. Everything from a stray elbow during sports to a trip on the sidewalk can damage the front teeth. For minor chips and scrapes, dental bonding can be a great way to restore a tooth’s natural color and shape.
For patients who naturally have spaces between teeth that they don’t like, bonding may also be able to close those spaces. Click here to see before and after images of our patients who have had bonding done.
Hollywood’s favorite way to a perfect smile usually involves veneers or crowns. Both involve replacing a thin layer of your tooth with porcelain. For teeth that have not had much treatment in the past, a veneer replaces only the front portion of the tooth. For teeth that have been treated with fillings, bonding, or a root canal in the past, a crown supports the entire tooth all the way around. Click here to see some examples of what crowns or veneers can do for your smile.
I've been going to Harte Dental for a while now, and I can't recommend them enough! The entire team is always so personable, making every visit feel comfortable and stress-free. From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed into a warm and inviting office, which truly sets the tone for a great experience.
Whether it's routine cleanings or more involved treatments like Invisalign, they've been there every step of the way, ensuring I understand my options and feel confident in my care. Their attention to detail and patient-first approach make all the difference. If you're looking for a dental team that genuinely cares, Harte Dental is the place to go!
- Sahil P.
Whether you need a filling, dental crown, or root canal depends on how much of the tooth is damaged and whether the nerve inside the tooth is affected. At Harte Dental in Milton, MA, your dentist will examine the tooth and may take an X-ray to determine the most appropriate treatment.
A filling is commonly used for a smaller cavity or minor tooth damage. A crown may be recommended when a tooth has a large cavity, significant fracture, or is too weakened for a filling alone. A root canal may be needed when decay, a crack, or an injury reaches the pulp—the nerve and blood supply inside the tooth—and causes inflammation or infection.
Symptoms such as tooth pain, sensitivity, swelling, or pain when biting should be evaluated by a dentist. Early treatment can sometimes help preserve more of your natural tooth and prevent the problem from becoming more serious.
Not necessarily. Yellow teeth can be completely healthy. Natural tooth color varies from person to person, and teeth often become more yellow over time as enamel becomes thinner and the naturally yellowish dentin underneath becomes more visible.
Yellowing can also be caused by coffee, tea, red wine, tobacco, certain foods, medications, and normal aging. However, a noticeable change in the color of one tooth or new discoloration can sometimes indicate decay, trauma, or another dental problem.
At Harte Dental in Milton, MA, we can evaluate tooth discoloration to determine whether it is simply cosmetic or related to your oral health. If your teeth are healthy but you'd like a brighter smile, we can also discuss professional teeth-whitening and cosmetic dentistry options.
Yes. Harte Dental in Milton, MA takes patient and team safety seriously. We follow current infection-control and sterilization standards for dental offices, including guidance from the CDC and American Dental Association (ADA). Our safety measures include proper sterilization of dental instruments, thorough cleaning and disinfection of treatment areas between patients, hand hygiene, appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and precautions designed to reduce the spread of respiratory and other infectious illnesses.
Many of these measures are not specific to COVID-19—they are part of the standard infection-control practices used every day in modern dentistry to provide a clean, safe environment for our patients and dental team.
If you are experiencing COVID-19, flu, or other respiratory symptoms before your dental appointment, please contact Harte Dental so our team can help determine the best next step.
Following the WHO and America declaring the end of the Public Emergency on 5/12/23, we DO NOT REQUIRE MASKS for our patients. Of course, you are more than welcome to wear a mask here if you wish! We will still offer masks as well.
A crown on your front tooth should restore more than strength—it should look and feel like a natural part of your smile.
Every custom dental crown from Harte Dental is created in partnership with a leading South Shore dental laboratory. Careful attention is given to the tooth’s shade, shape, surface …
A bright, confident smile can make a lasting impression — whether you’re taking family photos, heading on vacation, attending a special event, or simply wanting to feel your best every day. At Harte Dental, we proudly provide professional in-office teeth whitening treatments designed to help patients achieve a noticeably whiter …
Harte Dental: Did You Know that forcing a smile can actually make you feel happy!? The facial feedback hypothesis suggests the physical act (muscle activation) of smiling makes your brain release the "happy neurotransmitters" serotonin (reducing stress), endorphins (reducing perception of pain and inspiring a feeling of wellness), and dopamine …
With the iTero Digital Scanner, your Harte Dental clinician can take highly accurate digital 3D impressions of your teeth and soft tissues. It aids in caries detection, monitors changes associated with periodontal disease, and can even help with detecting grinding and clenching habits with its all-in-one scan.
The images produced can be sent to Harte Dental's preferred dental laboratories in the area to fabricate strong dental crowns, mouth guards, etc.
