Dentures and Partials from Your Dentist in Natick

March 18, 2017

Dentures are different than they were a generation ago. Read about the different types from your dentist in Natick at Papageorgiou Dental Associates.

When people lose teeth due to decay, oral trauma or gum disease, smile gaps lead to problems with eating, speech, personal appearance, and self-image. Your dentist in Natick, Dr. Christina Papageorgiou and Dr. Medha Singh, custom-create well-fitting and functioning dentures perfect for a patient’s tooth replacement needs and preferences. Whether full or partial, conventional or implant-supported, dentures from Papageorgiou Dental Associates restore great smile aesthetics and outstanding oral function.

 

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Replace missing teeth with Weston, MA dental implants

July 19, 2016

Your Weston, MA dentist, Christina Papageorgiou, fixes gapped smiles with modern dental implants. Read how implants benefit your smile’s look, function and strength.

How your smile looks and functions is paramount to your health and well-being. That’s why Dr. Christina Papageorgiou replaces missing teeth with state of the art dental implants in her Weston, MA office. Learn why tooth replacement is important and what modern options are available to you. (more…)

Re-Establish Your Healthy Smile with a New Porcelain Crown in Natick, MA

March 17, 2015

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Your natural teeth are surprisingly resilient. But sometimes, they need a little help to maintain proper form and function. That’s why Dr. Papageorgiou offers comprehensive tooth restoration using custom fabricated porcelain crowns. You may need a new crown to help restore a damaged or decayed tooth, or to make your tooth stronger and improve its appearance. Porcelain crowns can also be used to cover teeth that are severely discolored or misshapen. Dr. Papageorgiou will examine your teeth to determine if a new porcelain crown is the best restorative option. If you need to rehabilitate a vulnerable tooth, schedule an appointment with Dr. Papageorgiou and Papageorgiou Dental Associates for your new porcelain crown today. Dr. Papageorgiou is a skilled restorative dentist, now proudly serving patients daily throughout Natick, MA, Framingham, Wayland, Sudbury, Wellesley, and the surrounding communities.

Do You Need a New Porcelain Crown?

Porcelain crowns not only duplicate the original tooth in function, but also in form. A new porcelain crown may be required to:

  • Replace a large filling when there isn’t enough healthy tooth structure remaining
  • Protect a weak tooth from fracturing
  • Restore an already fractured tooth
  • Complete a dental bridge
  • Complete a dental implant
  • Correct a discolored or misshapen tooth
  • Protect a tooth that has undergone root canal therapy

Natick Porcelain Crown Appointments

Porcelain crowns are superior to metal (amalgam) crowns in both appearance and long term health benefits. On average, you can expect your new porcelain crown to last about fifteen years. The life span of your new crown will depend largely on how well you keep up good oral hygiene practices, and how often you attend routine dental checkups and cleanings. If you need a tooth restored, or if you need to replace an old restoration, schedule a porcelain crown appointment with Dr. Papageorgiou and Papageorgiou Dental Associates today. Dr. Papageorgiou is an experienced restorative dentist, now delivering quality care daily throughout Natick, MA, Framingham, Wayland, Sudbury, Wellesley, and the neighboring areas.

 

Periodontal Disease Therapy with Dr. Papageorgiou

September 17, 2014

472315273Many people may not know this, but having a healthy smile goes far beyond having white teeth that are straight. Like many things in life, it is imperative to have a solid, healthy foundation before you are able to have a thriving result of any kind. The same concept can be applied to your smile, as it is very important to make sure that you have healthy groundwork for your smile to be able to grow and flourish. Having healthy gums are critical to having a healthy smile, though many people consider their gums an afterthought. If you are suffering from gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, your smile is in danger of deterioration, and it is crucial you have them on the mend as soon as possible. Dr. Christina Papageorgiou is able to help your gums by offering periodontal disease therapy to her patients.

One of the main reasons why taking care of your periodontal disease is so important is because it can affect both your oral health and the health of your body. Untreated periodontal disease has the potential to lead to bone loss, tooth loss, respiratory complications, dementia, stroke, and put you at a higher risk for heart disease. Also, you chances of experiencing periodontal disease are increased if you have crooked teeth, have bad fillings or cavities, suffer from diabetes, use tobacco-based products, and much more. If you are unaware whether or not you are suffering from periodontal disease, a few symptoms are red and swollen gums, gums that bleed when you brush or floss, teeth that are shifting or become loose, and tenderness to the touch.

One way we are able to treat your periodontal disease is by scaling. This means we remove the harmful bacteria from below the gum line, prevent it from furthering the attack on your gum tissue. We will also do root planing, which means we will smooth out your tooth’s root that have become jagged due to the bacteria. If you would like Dr. Papageorgiou’s help in treating your periodontal disease, contact our office today!

Give us a call to schedule your appointment. Our Natick team is happy to provide you with whatever cosmetic, general, or restorative dentistry needs you may have. We are proud to see patients from Framingham, Wayland, Sudbury, Wellesley, and all surrounding areas.

Straighten Your Smile Seamlessly with Invisalign

August 15, 2014

177000598With many things, people who want to alter their appearance do not wish to look like a completely different person, but more so an improved version of their original self. Whether it is their hair or their nails, many people just want to look as natural as possible, all the while getting the treatment they want. People feel the same way about whatever treatment they go through with their smile. If you have a misaligned smile, you may have been deterred from getting treatment because of the thought of wearing braces. Fortunately, you can get the orthodontic treatment you deserve while being discreet by making an appointment with our doctors and receiving Invisalign.

Invisalign is a great aspect of dental technology, as it allows you to seamlessly straighten your smile, all the while looking like your natural self. Invisalign works through a series of aligning trays, and sit nearly invisibly on your teeth. Each tray is indicative of a new phase in your straightening process. When you wear a certain tray for an allotted amount of time, simply remove the tray and move on to the next tray in the series. Simple and convenient, Invisalign is able to change the way you view orthodontic treatment forever. Also, each aligning tray is made to fit your smile only, not only making your treatment simple, but customized just for you.

One of the great things about Invisalign is the fact that you are able to have better oral health while receiving your treatment. You do not worry about what you can and cannot eat, as you have complete freedom. Also, any time you need to eat, drink, floss, or brush, simply remove and reapply the aligning tray when needed. If you would like to set up a consultation with our doctors and see how Invisalign can help improve your smile, contact our office today!

Give us a call to schedule your appointment. Our Natick team is happy to provide you with whatever cosmetic, general, or restorative dentistry needs you may have. We are proud to see patients from Framingham, Wayland, Sudbury, Wellesley, and all surrounding areas.

Restorative Dentistry for Natick Patients

April 21, 2014

restorative dentistryAt some point, we all need restorative dental care. The reasons can vary, but the need is the same and so are the services Dr. Papageorgiou will use to help you.

At Papageorgiou Dental Associates in Natick, we offer four great restorative dental services:

  • Crowns and fillings
  • Root canals
  • Tooth replacements
  • Full-mouth reconstructions

But which one of these is right for you? We look forward to helping you answer that question during a consultation at our Natick dental office.

During your visit, Dr. Papageorgiou will complete a thorough oral exam. As she looks at your teeth and gums, she will be checking for some of the most common problems associated with restorative dental care—including decay, cracks, chips, fractures, infection, and even simple wear and tear.

At the end of your appointment, Dr. Papageorgiou will recommend one or more services based on what she finds. If you have any questions about what she recommends, don’t hesitate to ask. We do not want you to go into any procedure with unanswered questions.

Do you need help with restorative dental care? Give us a call to schedule your appointment. Our Natick team is happy to provide restorative dental care to patients from Framingham, Wayland, Sudbury, Wellesley, and all surrounding areas.

Rejuvenate Your Smile with Full Mouth Reconstruction from Dr. Papageorgiou

February 28, 2013

When you’re embarrassed by the state of your teeth, seeking out dental treatment can be difficult – especially if you know you’re in need of multiple treatments. You already interact every day with people who are judging you solely by what your smile looks like; you don’t need a dentist to get an up close and personal look too! Whether damage happens because of age, trauma, or simply a lack of brushing and flossing, we’re not here to judge at Papageorgiou Dental Associates. We all make mistakes – that’s how we know we’re human, after all! No matter the case, you deserve a healthy, five-star smile that you’ll be proud to share with the world. That’s why our team in Natick, MA is happy to offer full-mouth reconstruction as a rehabilitative option. With the help of full-mouth reconstruction, we can follow a personalized treatment plan that will revitalize your teeth and get you back to optimal oral health, all judgment-free!

What exactly is full-mouth reconstruction?

Full-mouth reconstruction isn’t just one dental treatment – in fact, it’s several.  The service consists of a combination of restorative and cosmetic treatments that’s individualized for each specific patient. First, you’ll come in for a comprehensive oral exam, where we’ll determine the true extent of your problems by inspecting your teeth, gums, and bite. Then, we can share with you our recommendations for treatments while also taking into account your needs and concerns. By undergoing full-mouth reconstruction, we’ll be able to restore your smile more efficiently and effectively by combining multiple treatments into single appointments, saving you valuable time.

Some of the treatments used in full-mouth reconstruction include:

Don’t let embarrassment or fear keep you from smiling one moment longer – our team is ready to provide you with the expert, comfortable care you deserve. Call Papageorgiou Dental Associates today with any questions you have about about full-mouth reconstruction, or if you’re ready to schedule a consultation. Our team serves patients from Natick, Framingham, Wellesley, Wayland, Weston, Ashland, Sherborn, and beyond.

Rebuild Cracked or Damaged Teeth with the Help of Crowns

February 11, 2013

crownsNo matter how well we care for our teeth over time, many of us will still suffer crucial damage to our teeth at some point.  Maybe it happens because of a sudden, shocking injury to the face that leaves you with an ugly crack, or perhaps your age has simply caught up with your smile. Even if you have neglected dental care and your tooth breaks down due to decay, that doesn’t mean you aren’t deserving of effective, precise treatment that will rectify the damage. Crowns are one of the restorative treatments that you may need in order to rebuild your damaged teeth and restore their functionality and beauty.

What exactly is a crown?

Crowns are essentially small “caps” that are snugly fit over the affected tooth or teeth in one’s mouth. Crowns help to repair the tooth, as well as keep it safe from new bacteria that could sneak in and cause further damage. Crowns are made from several materials, including stainless steel, traditional metal amalgam, composite resin, and dental porcelain. The type of material used will come down to a choice made by the patient, based on a professional recommendation from their dentist. While the availability of this treatment varies from practice to practice, your local dentists in Natick, MA are proud to provide crowns as an effective restorative treatment.

Crown procedures usually take around two appointments to complete. Your dentist first takes a detailed impression of the affected tooth. This impression is then used to construct a brand-new, custom-made crown that will fit your unique look perfectly. Once they’ve been completed, all that’s left to do is for your dentist to fit them in place and make any necessary adjustments.

What’s the difference between the materials used for crowns?

There are benefits and disadvantages to each.  Metal is a stronger material and is often recommended for crowns needed on the back teeth; however, it doesn’t blend in it at all to the natural color of the teeth, leading to potentially embarrassing situations. Porcelain crowns can be matched to your smile’s natural shade and allow you to keep more of your natural tooth structure, but they tend to be weaker and more expensive. Today, most dentists recommend porcelain crowns as the optimal choice for restorative treatment; however, the choice will ultimately come down the patient.

Our dentists in Natick, MA provide precise, personalized care, and they are here to help with all your restorative dentistry needs, including crowns. We also serve the areas of Framingham, Wellesley, Wayland, Weston, Ashland, Sherborn, and beyond.

Have a Complete Smile Again with Traditional or Implant-Supported Dentures

December 14, 2012

Because a complete smile is so essential to a healthy lifestyle and overall wellbeing, most dentists offer traditional dentures as one of their restorative dentistry services.  Dentures are designed to replace a full row of upper or lower teeth, so that patients can enjoy better appearance and functionality.

Both are important.

When functionality is limited, it’s harder to enjoy the foods you need for a balanced diet. And when you don’t feel confident about how you look, the thought of smiling can intimidate you. The benefit of restoring your missing teeth with dentures, then, is that you can finally enjoy a better sense of confidence and improved functionality, resulting in a better sense of wellbeing.

But there is another choice you should know about—implant-supported dentures. Unlike traditional dentures, which are held in place with suction or an adhesive cream, implant-supported dentures provide results that look and feel truly natural. They do this by replacing your missing tooth roots with dental implants.

Why is this important?

Because your roots are what promote the growth of new bone tissue in the jaw. When a root goes missing, bone loss—and the loss of other teeth—is inevitable. Dental implants are designed to stop that process by bonding with the jaw, spurring the growth of new bone tissue. As a result, implant-supported dentures can give you back the strong, secure smile you’ve been missing.

Have you been considering traditional dentures or implant-supported dentures? Talk to your local restorative dentist. Through a consultation and oral exam, your dentist can assess your oral health, the strength of your jaw, and determine a restorative plan that meets your needs.

Busy Professionals Can Enjoy a Straighter Smile with Invisalign

September 7, 2012

In our last post we highlighted our Natick office’s commitment to restoring smiles with restorative dentistry. Today we’d like to focus on another service that can help, one that has more to do with cosmetic dentistry but still has a restorative function. It’s called Invisalign.

If you’ve never heard of it before, Invisalign is an orthodontic solution that uses clear, custom-made aligners to straighten teeth instead of metal brackets and wires. That means patients who have avoided orthodontic care in the past over fears of wearing braces can finally get the treatment they deserve with Invisalign.

But not only is Invisalign clear, making orthodontic treatment more discreet than ever before, the length of time it takes to complete treatment is shorter, too. Patients may have to spend years behind traditional braces, while Natick patients who choose Invisalign may only need Invisalign for 6-12 months.

What’s more, because Invisalign’s aligners are removable, straightening your smile with Invisalign is incredibly convenient. You never have to give up your favorite foods because you can just take your aligners out when you eat. And because you can take your aligners out, you can brush and floss more thoroughly than you can with bracket-and-wire braces.

Want to Learn More?

Do you wish you had a straighter smile but had nearly given up on having one? Call Papageorgiou Dental Associates today if you’d like to learn more about Invisalign. Dr. Christina Papageorgiou would be happy to explain how treatment with Invisalign works, in addition to recommending a treatment plan that fits your specific needs.

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