South Shore Dental Prosthetics

02/23/2026

"I'm lucky I'm from the best country in the world. We have great dentists there, too!"

09/03/2025

South Shore neighbors: Dental anxiety is more common than you think. More than 60,000 people in the South Shore have a clinically significant fear of dentist appointments. At South Shore Dental Prosthetics, we built our Anxiety-Free Dentistry program precisely for calm, kind, evidence-based care delivered under ADA/AAPD safety guidelines. The first step, going to a dentist, is hard. Let us take care of the rest.

05/21/2025

☀️ Summer weddings, vacations, reunions, or just enjoying more sunshine? A radiant smile will elevate every moment.

KöR Teeth Whitening offers a sophisticated approach to a bright, confident smile. It delivers long-lasting results, even for those with stubborn discoloration, and is less sensitive than other professional systems.

Learn more about how KöR can enhance your smile this season.

Before and after KöR Teeth Whitening images:

05/20/2025

Think root canals are painful? Think again.

This short video shows exactly what happens during a modern root canal procedure—from removing infection to sealing and protecting your tooth.

🦷 It’s faster, safer, and more comfortable than ever before.
Watch now and learn how we help you keep your smile healthy for life.

03/03/2025

New research shows a surprising connection between gum disease and Alzheimer’s. Scientists found Porphyromonas gingivalis, a bacteria responsible for chronic periodontitis, in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. In mice, this bacteria caused a protein linked to Alzheimer’s to build up in their brains. The study suggests that gum disease might start affecting the brain years before Alzheimer’s symptoms show up. The takeaway? Keeping your teeth and gums healthy could help protect your brain, too! Book your next checkup with the dentist to keep your smile—and your mind—strong.

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06/17/2024

It's time to replace the traditional dental cleaning with 𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐖®. Traditional scraping is too intense for sensitive teeth.

We use 𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐖® for dental cleanings. 𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐖® uses a combination of air and water to remove plaque, so there’s no scraping involved. And No Tooth Structure is removed!

𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐖® cleans:
- Interdental Spaces
- Misaligned Teeth
- Pits & Fissures
- Around Implants
- Orthodontic Brackets

At South Shore Dental Prosthetics, we strive to practice dental wellness in the most comfortable way.

11/04/2023

Experience relief from TMJ pain with Botox treatment.

Botox injections for TMJ is a minimally invasive procedure that involves injecting small amounts of Botox into the affected jaw muscles to relax them and reduce pain and tension.

Pros of TMJ Botox procedure:
- Minimally invasive: Botox injections are a non-surgical option for treating TMJ pain, meaning there is little to no recovery time required.
- Quick and easy: The procedure is usually quick and relatively painless, and our patients can often return to normal activities immediately afterward.
- Effective: Botox is an effective treatment option for TMJ pain, reducing pain and discomfort in the jaw and surrounding muscles.
- Long-lasting results: The effects of Botox typically last for several months, which can provide significant relief for those suffering from chronic TMJ pain.
- Can be combined with other treatments: Botox can be used with other treatments, such as physical therapy or oral splints, to provide a more comprehensive approach to managing TMJ pain.
Cons of TMJ Botox procedure:
- Temporary results: The effects of Botox typically wear off after several months, which means that you will need to repeat the procedure to maintain pain relief.

- Cost: Botox treatment may be costlier than other treatment options.

Don't let TMJ disorder control your life any longer - schedule a consultation with us today to see if Botox injections for TMJ are the right option for you.

Meet the doctors Dr. Yumi Ogata Dr. Ogata is a Board-certified Periodontist, which means she is specialized in Periodontics and Implant Surgery. Dr. Ogata received her D.D.S. degree in 2006 and completed a residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Japan. More She obtained her D.M.D. degree and....

12/13/2022

Dental Implants, All Under One Roof

We’ll restore a smile and make a new tooth with a crown look and feel similar to your natural teeth. Some would say better than natural teeth.

We use Straumann Dental Implant System, which is superior to all others.

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02/13/2020

Have a smile that matches who you are!

* Start Invisalign treatment before the end of February and receive free Teeth Whitening after your treatment is complete. This is a $350 value

Call us to book your free consultation today!

04/25/2019

A disgruntled dental patient, 1920s. (and the original Yelp critic)

P.S. we know that the dentist felt no pain

01/24/2019

If you love to smile, don't time travel to the 19th century! You're welcome

“Nature gave us lips to conceal our teeth.” was the wisdom of the day. Flashing a toothy smile was seen as classless due to the poor dental care. Everyone looked serious, and the quickest way to be ignored at the ballroom dance was by smiling. The only people who smiled were drunks

Queen Victoria had her own dentist, and In 1841, she became the first monarch ever to venture a (shy) smile in a portrait.

In Queen Elizabeth I's time, the dentists had not been invented yet. Her teeth, we learn, were completely black

The 19th-century photographers advised their clients to say "prunes." It took a few good dentists to move this world from prunes to cheese

09/13/2018

Dentist Edgar R.R. Parker legally changed his first name to "Painless" to be named Painless Parker and created the "Parker Dental Circus," a traveling dental show with his dental chair on a horse-drawn wagon while a band played.

New Year Resolution: Figure out how many horses are needed to pull our office building and where to place the band