READY TO MAKE DENTAL PROBLEMS A THING OF YOUR PAST?

Stop the pattern of failed patch jobs and comprehensively fix your problems once and for all.

Tired of living with never-ending dental problems?

After years of short-term fixes, you feel discouraged and wonder if anyone is really stepping back to understand what’s causing the problems in the first place. You start to wonder, “Am I just going to lose all my teeth?”

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If Any Of These Sounds Like You, It Is Time For A Change

Your Teeth Are Causing You Pain

Whether it’s a dull ache, sharp sensitivity, or sudden flare-ups, it can make it hard to focus, sleep, or relax. Even when the pain fades, there’s often a lingering worry about when it will return and what it might mean.

You Have Difficulty Chewing

When eating becomes uncomfortable, everyday meals turn into constant compromises. You may avoid certain foods, chew on one side, or rush through meals without enjoying them. Over time this can affect not just nutrition, but your confidence and comfort in social situations.

You Don’t Like The Way Your Teeth Look

If you’re unhappy with your smile, it can shape how you show up in the world. You may smile less, cover your mouth, or feel self-conscious in photos and conversations. It’s not about vanity—it’s about wanting your smile to reflect how you feel inside.

Your Teeth Are A Source Of Anxiety

When dental issues go unaddressed, they often live in the background of your mind. You may worry about things getting worse, fear sudden pain or emergencies, or feel overwhelmed by the thought of what treatment might involve. That constant stress can be exhausting, even when nothing hurts in the moment.

If You’re Struggling with Broken, Painful, or Embarrassing Teeth

  • You are tired of patch jobs that just kick the can down the road
  • You are looking for a comprehensive solution to your dental problems
  • You know something is wrong with your teeth, they shouldn’t be getting smaller or shorter or look so jagged, but no one ever notices, much less offers a solution
  • You have this constant fear that before long it might look like you don’t have teeth at all
  • You are tired of playing whack a mole with your dental problems
  • You miss being able to eat your favorite foods
  • You hate always hiding your smile
  • You’re tired of being in pain

Stop The Cycle Of Patchwork Dentistry

Dear Friend,

If you’ve never been offered a truly comprehensive solution for your dental problems, it’s easy to feel like you’re never getting ahead. When the real causes of your dental problems aren’t addressed, issues keep coming back. One tooth is fixed, another breaks. Sensitivity turns into pain. The cycle never seems to end.

Teeth don’t work in isolation. They are part of a system that includes your bite, jaws, and muscles—and the shape, size, and position of your teeth all play a role. When these elements aren’t in harmony, the system falls out of balance and causes damage to your teeth.

My approach is to step back and look at the entire picture: how your teeth fit together, how they’re wearing, and why problems keep occurring. This lets me address not just the damage that’s already happened, but also the underlying imbalance that caused it. This level of care goes beyond single-tooth dentistry and is known as rehabilitation dentistry.

Rehabilitation dentistry is about more than fixing teeth. It’s about restoring comfort, stability, and function so that your dental work lasts, your pain is resolved, and daily life feels easier again.

Some people come in asking about cosmetic dentistry, but most of my patients just want their teeth to work again. They want to eat without pain and smile without worry. We will help you get there, just like we have with thousands of other patients. Our main goal is to get you back to eating the foods you love, with the people you love. But in nature, form follows function so when we restore your smile to work the way it should, the result will be naturally beautiful as well.

I invite you to explore the rest of this website and, when you’re ready, to meet with me. Together, we can understand what’s been happening in your mouth and see whether this approach is the right fit for you.

Warm regards,

What Exactly Is A Smile Rehabilitation?

Many dental situations, like other problems in life, can be addressed in a variety of ways. If your faucet is leaking, would you want to ignore it, put a bucket underneath it, replace the faucet, or have you been meaning to get a whole new bathroom anyways because the vanity is from the 70s, the floor tiles are cracked and loose, the drawers won’t open, and the exhaust fan doesn’t work so the moisture buildup is starting to create mold?

None of these are bad options (except perhaps ignoring the problem), but the right option for YOU depends on the specifics of where you are in life and is a uniquely personal decision. We don’t presume to know how you would want to proceed in the leaky faucet situation and we don’t make assumptions about how people want to fix their teeth. We offer options and help people pick what works best for them at that moment in life. Some people just want a bucket, and we are here to help with that. But we also have the training and expertise to provide comprehensive solutions for complex problems. We’re proud to be able to offer people solutions that get them smiling, eating, and living in a way that they thought they wouldn’t be able to anymore. We are also proud to offer simple solutions that get people out of pain and infection free. We meet our patients where they are, and help people find the solution that is the best fit for them.

A Smile Rehabilitation (or Smile Rehab for short) is when we go beyond single tooth dentistry to evaluate and change major aspects of your smile – how your smile looks AND how it functions. It can involve working on as few as 4 teeth or as many as every single tooth in your mouth.

Your Trusted Dental Expert

Dr. Sidra Yaseen

"No one else has ever been able to get me numb enough, this is the first time I didn’t feel anything while getting dental work done."
"My old dentist has been talking to me about doing this for years, but I just never had the confidence that he could do it. This is my first time meeting you, but you’re making me feel comfortable that you know what you’re doing."
"I’m so glad I got this done."
"No one has ever explained this to me before."

Going to a new dentist is a leap of faith – many people come in with a history of bad experiences, fear, disappointment, or a general dislike of dental care. With that in mind, I treat every patient interaction with the respect that it deserves, honored by the trust you place in me. While these procedures may be routine in our office, for you they can feel new, unfamiliar, or confusing, and represent an important personal decision. That’s why we take the time to treat each one thoughtfully—never as just another procedure, but with full respect for the significance it holds for you. It’s important to me to make sure that you feel at ease, that you feel your concerns were addressed, and that you fully understand the different options available to you.

When I’m not studying how to further refine my craft, I enjoy coffee, trying new restaurants, reading, watching lots of TV and movies, traveling, and spending time with my family and friends. I dislike mushrooms, olives, and messy spaces.
I grew up in Los Angeles and went to the University of Southern California for my Bachelors degree in Biology. I received my dental degree from the University of Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, the nation’s only accelerated dental school. I also completed a General Practice Residency at the Staten Island University Hospital. I practiced in Philadelphia before moving to South Glastonbury where I live with my husband and two adorable sons.

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What It Is, Why It Matters, and How it Can Transform Your Health and Confidence

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A passion for people and smiles

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Dr. Sidra Yaseen

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Judy

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Your dental questions, answered

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I expect during my first visit?

At your first appointment, we’ll review your dental and medical history, take necessary X-rays, and perform a comprehensive exam. You’ll also have time to discuss any concerns with the doctor.

Do you accept dental insurance?

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What if I don’t have insurance?

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How often should I have a dental cleaning?

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Do you offer emergency dental services?

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Are dental X-rays safe?

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How long do dental implants last?

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