At Essex Street Dental Care, we know that a healthy and beautiful smile can boost your confidence and give you a sense of well-being. For the past thirty years, we have been creating beautiful smiles and maintaining healthy mouths for our patients on the North Shore of Massachusetts. http://marypomponidmd.com 781-233-7799

1. Saugus Dentist
At Essex Street Dental Care, we know that a healthy and beautiful smile can boost your confidence and
give you a sense of well-being. For the past thirty years, we have been creating beautiful smiles and
maintaining healthy mouths for our patients on the North Shore of Massachusetts. Our practice was
started by Dr. Mary Riley Pomponi, who proudly offers comprehensive dental care for children, adults
and seniors and guarantees the comfort of every member of your family. Our friendly and
knowledgeable Saugus dental staff is committed to understanding and meeting all of your dental needs.
At our office, our goal is to help you have the bright and healthy smile you've always wanted.

2. Saugus Dental Services
At Essex Street Dental Care, we utilize the latest CEREC technology in order to provide the very best
dental experience and optimal results. Dr. Pomponi believes that communication is the most important
aspect of the relationship between a dentist and her patient. We will thoroughly discuss your dental
concerns and treatment options and provide you with the most up-to-date information in order to keep
your mouth healthy and you well informed.
Some of our most common Saugus dental services include:
Complete Dental Examinations
Cosmetic Fillings
Crowns and Bridges
Veneers
Tooth Whitening
Dental Implants
Gum Treatment
Root Canal Therapy
Pediatric Dental Care
Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics

3. Single Visit Dentistry
CEREC stands for CEramic REConstruction. This technology allows Dr. Pomponi to design and mill a
custom crown using computer software in simply 1 dental visit. Our digital scanner takes a 3D image of
your tooth and sends it to a screen, where the dentist can create an anatomically correct crown
complete with bumps and grooves. The chairside milling machine takes CEREC blocs, which are metal-
free and known for their strength and beauty. With CEREC, Dr. Pomponi can do one visit appointments
for many dental work such as crowns, onlays, inlays, bridges and veneers.
How exactly does the CEREC Work?
First, Dr. Pomponi prepares your tooth in the same way as she would if she were placing a permanent
crown or veneer. Once the preparation is finished, a digital image is taken; this image is live streamed to
a dedicated computer and Dr. Pomponi designs your new restoration on a digital model of your teeth.
Once the design of your new tooth is complete, this data is sent to a high precision robotic milling
machine, which fabricates your new tooth from a high quality ceramic block in 6 minutes and within +-
25 microns of precision.

4. Mary Riley Pomponi, D.M.D.
Dr. Mary Riley Pomponi received her undergraduate degree from Boston University and received her
DMD degree from Tufts University in 1980. After working as an associate in a large group practice in
Boston, and also in a small practice in Providence, Rhode Island, she opened her own solo practice in
Everett, Massachusetts in 1982. She is known for treating her patients with a warm combination of
compassion, humor and technical expertise.
In 2005, Dr. Pomponi moved her practice from Everett to our current location at 467 Essex Street,
Saugus. Our new office and its convenient location has ample parking and is equipped with the latest in
high tech dental equipment.

5. The Preventative Program
Both natural teeth and teeth with restorations survive best in an oral environment that is clean and
where the intake of harmful foods is controlled. Our dental hygiene program is designed to preserve
teeth that have been restored and manage periodontal disease. At the initial visit with our hygienist,
oral hygiene instructions are reviewed and are reinforced at subsequent recall visits. To keep your
mouth healthy, we encourage that you have your regular checkups twice a year with us and use a
protective mouth guard at night.
Dental Fillings
Traditional dental restoratives, or dental fillings, include porcelain and composite. The strength and
durability of traditional dental materials make them useful for situations where restored teeth must
withstand extreme forces that result from chewing, such as in the back of the mouth. Newer dental
fillings include ceramic and plastic compounds that mimic the appearance of natural teeth. These
compounds, often called composite resins, are usually used on the front teeth where a natural
appearance is important, but they can also be used on the back teeth depending on the location and
extent of the tooth decay.
Tooth Whitening
Our state-of-the-art in-office ZOOM whitening treatment will give you a bright, luminous smile. We also
offer Treswhite Supreme whitening trays. The tray contains a thin membrane which adheres to your
teeth comfortably for the entire 60-minute, once-a-day wear time. Treswhite’s concentrated formula
produces results quickly, in as little as one day for some people.
Pediatric Dental Care
We take pride in creating and maintaining beautiful and healthy smiles for our younger patients in an
environment that is lighthearted and fun. We focus on establishing oral health habits that last a lifetime,
with education and prevention as our primary tools.

6. New Saugus Dental Patients
Your first visit to Essex Street Dental Care establishes a vital foundation for our relationship with you.
During the first visit, we make sure to obtain important background information and give you time to
get to know Dr. Pomponi. To understand what to expect from your first visit to our practice, please read
through this page. You will find all necessary information, such as office hours, our mission statement
and patient forms.
What to Expect
On your first visit, Dr. Pomponi will review your medical and dental histories and evaluate your oral
health. We will take x-rays of your teeth and explain to you whether or not you will require any dental
treatment. Dr. Pomponi will be more than happy to answer any questions you might have.