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5 Dental Services You May Not Find in Other Dental Offices in Newburyport

Apr 16th, 2025

As a local dentist here in Newburyport, we know that patients often want more than a quick dental cleaning and a checkup. The members of the Newburyport community values personalized, high-quality dental care. That’s why we’ve built our practice around the kind of advanced dental services you won’t necessarily find at other dental offices in Newburyport.

In addition to providing exceptional general dentistry, we offer a suite of specialized treatments designed for people who want more: more comfort, more technology, more holistic options, and more comprehensive care, all under one roof. Whether you’re looking to restore your smile, ease chronic jaw pain, or simply feel more relaxed in the dental chair, you’ll find that next-level dental care right here in Newburyport.

Let me walk you through five of our most advanced and unique services.

Sedation Dentistry: Making Dental Visits Comfortable Again

For many people, anxiety about dental visits is a serious obstacle, one that can prevent them from getting the care they need. Whether you’ve had a bad experience in the past or simply feel overwhelmed at the thought of sitting in a dental chair, we completely understand.

That’s why we offer two forms of sedation dentistry: oral conscious sedation and IV sedation. Both are safe, effective, and designed to help you feel completely at ease from start to finish.

With oral conscious sedation, you’ll take a small pill before your appointment. It helps you feel deeply relaxed—some patients even feel like they’re dreaming—and it allows us to complete your treatment while you remain calm and anxiety-free. You’ll still be conscious and able to respond, but most patients remember very little about the procedure.

For those with more intense dental anxiety, complex treatment plans, or special medical needs, IV sedation may be the better choice. Administered and monitored right here in our office, IV sedation allows for a deeper state of relaxation that we can precisely control throughout your procedure. It’s an excellent option for patients undergoing lengthy appointments or multiple procedures in one visit.

The result? A comfortable, pain-free experience and renewed confidence in getting the dental care you deserve.

In-House Dental Implants: Comprehensive Care Without Referrals

Tooth loss can affect more than just your smile, it impacts your confidence, your ability to chew, and even your long-term oral health. Dental implants are one of the best solutions available, offering the closest thing to a natural tooth in both look and function.

What makes our practice different is that we provide in-house dental implant placement and restoration. We manage the entire process right here in our Newburyport dental office. No referrals. No outside specialists. No shuffling between offices.

Whether you need a single dental implant or a full arch replacement (often called All-on-4 or All-on-6), we use advanced technology like 3D imaging and guided surgery to ensure accuracy, comfort, and outstanding long-term results. And because everything is done under one roof, the process is more efficient, more personalized, and often more cost-effective.

Zirconia Dental Implants: A Metal-Free, Holistic Option

As more patients seek out holistic and biocompatible options for their healthcare, zirconia dental implants are becoming increasingly popular and we’re proud to offer them as a specialized service here in our Newburyport dentist office.

Zirconia implants are made of high-strength ceramic material. They’re completely metal-free, hypoallergenic, and incredibly durable. For patients with sensitivities to metal or those who want a more natural, aesthetic alternative to titanium implants, zirconia is an ideal solution. They’re also white in color, blending more seamlessly with your natural teeth and gum tissue.

We often recommend zirconia implants for patients looking for:

  • A holistic or metal-free approach to tooth replacement
  • Enhanced aesthetics in the front of the mouth
  • Excellent integration with the jawbone and soft tissues

This is a modern solution for modern patients and we’re one of the few practices in the region offering it.

Neuromuscular Dentistry: A New Approach to Chronic Jaw Pain

Chronic jaw pain, migraines, and even shoulder or neck tension may not be random discomfort, they could be signs of a bite misalignment or TMJ disorder. Traditional dentistry often focuses solely on teeth, but neuromuscular dentistry goes deeper, examining how the teeth, jaw joints, and facial muscles all work together.

Using advanced diagnostic tools, we measure the position of your jaw when at rest and in motion, evaluate muscle activity, and identify imbalances that could be causing pain, joint popping, or tooth wear. Once we pinpoint the issue, we design a customized treatment plan that may include orthotic devices, bite adjustments, or restorative work to bring the jaw into optimal alignment.

For patients who’ve tried everything—pain relievers, night guards, even physical therapy—neuromuscular dentistry can be the missing piece that finally brings relief. It’s especially beneficial for those suffering from:

  • TMJ dysfunction
  • Tension or migraine headaches
  • Clenching and grinding
  • Jaw clicking, locking, or soreness

We’ve helped many patients live pain-free for the first time in years and that’s why we’re passionate about this often-overlooked specialty.

Laser Gum Contouring: Subtle Changes, Dramatic Results

Your smile isn’t just about your teeth, your gums play a big role in how balanced and attractive your smile looks. If you feel like your teeth are too short, or you have an uneven gumline that draws attention away from your smile, laser gum contouring can offer a simple, elegant solution.

Unlike traditional gum surgery, our laser technique is minimally invasive, precise, and virtually painless. There’s little to no bleeding, faster healing, and no need for sutures. We can gently reshape the gumline in a single visit, creating a more symmetrical, harmonious smile.

This is one of our favorite procedures to perform because the transformation is immediate—and the boost in confidence is often huge. Whether you’re preparing for a special event or just want to feel great when you look in the mirror, laser gum contouring offers subtle, natural-looking improvements with long-lasting impact.

Your Smile Deserves Specialized Care

At our Newburyport dental office, we believe dentistry should never be one-size-fits-all. Whether you’re here for advanced implant solutions, holistic alternatives, cosmetic enhancements, or just a better, more relaxing dental experience, we’re here to deliver the kind of thoughtful, comprehensive care that makes a difference.

We know that choosing a dentist is personal. If you’re looking for a practice that listens closely, offers modern solutions, and truly values your comfort and long-term health—we’d love to welcome you.

Warranty

Our 5 Year Warranty

Anyone can train to be a technician, but few have the talent to become an artist. That’s why Dr. Mathew is able to guarantee his cosmetic dentistry work for a full 5 years. If anything goes wrong with the work, Dr. Mathew will fix it free of charge, as long as you continue with your regular 6 month preventative care cleaning and check up for the duration of the warranty.

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Treatment Rooms

Our individualized treatment rooms and operatories provide patients with maximum privacy and comfort. The treatment rooms were built specifically with your comfort in mind.

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Here at Paul Mathew, D.D.S. we work diligently to protect our patients' privacy. Requesting an appointment via our Internet portal is considered part of what the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has identified as electronically protected healthcare information or ePHI. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, there are people or entities that may attempt to intercept the data you transmit to us. By checking the "I agree" box, and electronically making an appointment request, you acknowledge that you are making an appointment over the internet and that Paul Mathew, D.D.S. will keep this information confidential but cannot guarantee that others, outside of our practice, may illegally intercept this communication. By accepting these terms and conditions and sending this request via our Internet portal, you accept the inherent risk(s) associated with making this request for an appointment. If you do not accept the terms and conditions, you are always welcome to contact our office via telephone to schedule your appointment.

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