Whether it’s during an important meeting at work or over a fancy Friday night dinner, there’s one thing you don’t want anyone thinking when you’re speaking: what’s that smell? If you’ve got breath problems that are more than temporary, you could be suffering from gum disease. It’s a smelly problem that affects more than the odor in your mouth — it can put your heart health at risk, too. The good news is that it’s easily prevented — and your Burlington dentist is here with five excellent prevention tips.
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Burlington Dentist Has 5 Tips to Prevent Gum Disease
October 14, 2015
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Revive Your Smile With Invisible Braces Burlington
October 5, 2015
If you’ve got a smile you’re less than proud of, you owe it to yourself to seek a solution. Are your crooked, gapped or otherwise misaligned teeth causing you to cover your mouth when you smile? Do you dread to speak in groups due to your not-so-straight teeth? You don’t want to wear metal braces, and we understand. You should know you now have options in invisible braces. Six Month Smiles at Complete Dental Care in Burlington, MA will straighten your teeth, secretly — in six months. Keep reading to learn more about this incredible option in teeth straightening.
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Complete Dental Care Is Focused on Community
September 15, 2015
You already know that the team at Complete Dental Care in Burlington is passionate about the health and beauty of your smile — you see that every time you come into our office. Yes, we do love taking care of your teeth, but you should know something else: we also love supporting our Burlington community! It’s our chance to see our patient’s smiles in action.
This September we were able to partake in to two important events in our community. One’s a little bit physical, and one’s just plain Yankee Doodle fun. Read on to see what we’re excited about this month!
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An Emergency Dentist Burlington Can Trust
September 13, 2015
Cracked or broken teeth are more than painful — they’re a dental emergency. That’s because when your teeth have suffered trauma, it can have serious implications on your overall oral health. Unfortunately, many patients ignore the break or crack and choose to live with damaged teeth — at a serious cost to the rest of their teeth.
Please, if you have broken or cracked teeth, don’t wait to contact your dentist for care. Your dentists in Burlington will attend to your case quickly — on the same day, usually — and are committed to preserving your natural tooth when possible.
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Dental Implants Burlington Residents’ Solution for Missing Teeth
September 3, 2015
These days, we’re showing off our smiles more than ever before. When I was growing up, we didn’t broadcast our faces on Facebook and Instagram — and the word selfie certainly wasn’t in the dictionary yet. I kind of like the trend of sharing photos instantly, but I know that if you don’t have a smile you feel great about, it’s stressful when somebody pulls the camera out.
Missing, damaged or worn-down teeth can be caused by a lot of things — car accidents, bad genes or excessive decay can all contribute. No matter the cause, the result is the same: a smile you’re reluctant to show, and a lot of photos of you hiding in the background with your mouth closed.
If you’re hiding behind a damaged smile, we want you to know you have options. One excellent solution for missing or damaged teeth is dental implants, which we’ve been using at our office for years.
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The Cosmetic Dentist Burlington Turns to for Six Month Smile Transformation
August 30, 2015
I had crowded, crooked teeth my entire life. I remember as a kid, I used to practice my smile for photo day at school. I’d hold a wide smile without showing any teeth. As an adult, I found myself talking, eating, laughing, and smiling in public with one hand over my mouth. A quick review of my social media photo albums revealed that I either had the close-lipped smile I perfected in my youth, or I was frowning in every picture. If friends happened to catch me in a candid shot that exposed my teeth, I hid the photo. In less than a year, I was graduating from college, and starting my own business. All my classmates talked about how important presenting a polished, professional image to the public via websites and social media was to building a client base. Each time I thought about meeting people, presenting proposals, or smiling for the camera, my stomach would sink. I’d worked diligently for four years, and my smile was the one thing keeping me from feeling confident in my abilities. That’s when I decided to visit Dr. James P. Kostas and the caring team at Complete Dental Care of Burlington, MA to find out how I could straighten my teeth. If you’re a working professional considering orthodontics, I highly recommend you pick up the phone and call to schedule your smile evaluation and consultation today.
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The Emergency Dentist Burlington, MA Turns To
August 12, 2015
If you or a loved one lost a tooth, injured their jawbone, or experienced severe pain or swelling of the mouth, would you call your dentist right away? Many patients say they wouldn’t because they don’t expect their dentist to be available in case of emergency. Instead, patients say they would go to the emergency room if the problem was severe, or call to schedule a regular appointment. At Complete Dental Care, Drs. James P. Kostas and Justin J. Cardarelli, encourage patients experiencing dental emergencies to call our practices immediately. We’re here to help you, and we always try to see our patients with dental emergencies right away. Your comfort and care are our top priority, and that means we’re available when you need us most. Call to find out more about emergency care from our Burlington, MA team or schedule your appointment today.
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The Dentists Burlington Trusts – Complete Dental Care
August 3, 2015
If you recently moved to the Burlington, MA area or are looking for a new dental practice for any reason, the friendly, knowledgeable staff at Complete Dental Care is waiting for your call. Our state-of-the-art office offers unsurpassed quality with maximum comfort, allowing our patients to relax and enjoy their dental visit. Call to schedule your first appointment today. We can’t wait to meet you.
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Replace Your Missing Teeth with Dentures, Burlington
July 30, 2015
Is your smile incomplete? Do you feel the first and sometimes only thing people notice about you is your missing tooth? Each year, millions of patients choose not to replace missing teeth due to fear, inability to pay for replacement, or simply believing that replacement is unnecessary. At Complete Dental Care of Burlington, MA Dr. James P. Kostas and his team encourage you to reconsider. Our practice offers numerous methods of tooth replacement whether you’re missing 1 tooth or several. At our office, we want each patient to achieve their optimal oral health, and that means having a full, healthy smile they’re proud to share. Call to schedule an appointment or find out more about your tooth replacement options today.
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Emergency Dentistry, Burlington: Being prepared
July 16, 2015
Your daughter’s wedding is tomorrow. You have been running around like crazy making sure you are doing everything in your power to make her day special. At the rehearsal dinner you reflect on how well everything has come together and you start to get excited for the long awaited day. You reach for the fresh bread at the center of the table, take a big bite and….’CRACK.’ That front filling that has been there for years gives way at the worst moment you can think of. It’s Friday night! The wedding is at 1:00pm the next day and all you can think of is showing up as the Jack-o-lantern in all of the pictures! Here at Complete Dental Care, James P. Kostas, DMD, P.C. we understand there is no truer dental emergency. Our office is here to put your mind at ease in situations like these. Dental emergencies can occur any time and any place; that’s what makes them an emergency!
Our Burlington office has recently expanded hours, increased coverage and added more providers to better serve the Middlesex County area. With new office hours 6 days a week and being available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for dental emergencies, Complete Dental Care wants to make sure you are never without coverage. Whether the emergency is esthetic, trauma, or infection related Dr. Kostas and are ready, willing and able to take care of you in your time of need. We understand that our patients come first. We understand that as service providers we are here to make your life easier, and better yet, we find happiness in doing so. Our office is trained in the latest in dental technologies. With the advancements of CEREC same day crowns we are equipped to provide you a beautiful porcelain replica of your tooth within 1 and a half hours.
Contacting our office in an emergency is easy! Our convenient website directs you to our emergency number where you will be placed in direct contact with the office. After hours, our system will send your message directly to one of our providers who will promptly respond to your needs. Even if you are uncertain if you have a dental emergency, you can contact our doctors who can help you determine if immediate action needs to be taken.
Examples of dental emergencies include: Knocked out or avulsed tooth, discomfort or pain, large swellings, uncontrolled bleeding, and immediate esthetic concerns (including broken dentures).
Speed counts in saving a knocked out tooth. That is why Dr. Kostas and are available 24/7 to help protect your smile. If you do lose a tooth, contact our offices immediately and then follow these steps:
- Do not touch the root! You will be introducing bacteria and foreign particles to the part of the tooth that will be re-integrated.
- Rinse the tooth and ensure that all foreign particles are removed.
- Carefully try to re-insert the tooth back into its socket. Gently hold the tooth in place until you can see your provider
- If the tooth cannot be inserted it should be carried to the office in a medium. Milk works great and is usually accessible but saliva and water can work as well. These mediums however, carry a less successful prognosis.
We’re here to Help in Any Dental Emergency
We at Complete Dental Care with Dr. Kostas hope that you never have to experience a dental emergency, but our promise to you is that we will be available and prepared if you ever should. Call us immediately in case of emergency. We handle emergencies from all of Middlesex County including Burlington, Bedford, Woburn, Wilmington, Lexington and Billerica.
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