Welcome to Cambridge Smiles

With a long-standing tradition of providing state-of-the-art dentistry in the Cambridge, Somerville, and Arlington, MA communities, Cambridge Smiles is a practice dedicated to helping patients of all ages achieve a lifetime of healthy, happy smile. A wide range of dental services are offered. Dr. Paula Sones and our team care about our patients' oral health, but most importantly, we care about our patients as people.

As our patient, you can count on being greeted with a smile and served with the high-quality dental care you deserve. Experience excellence in dentistry for yourself; contact our Cambridge office to schedule an appointment with Dr. Sones today!

Meet the Doctor

  • Dr.
    Paula Sones

    I consider it an honor to have the opportunity to care for those in my community. People place their trust in me during an often stressful and uncomfortable time; I take this very seriously. As a healthcare professional, my goal is to make people happy and healthy and to have them leave and tell people “I love the dentist.”  

    The best part of my job is building long-lasting relationships with my patients. As a dentist, I have the opportunity to see people multiple times a year. I see them through weddings, pregnancies, new jobs, and new pets. Interacting with and meeting new people makes my day fun, and helping them achieve their oral health goals is equally as rewarding. 

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  • Tooth Decay Prevention

    What is tooth decay? Tooth decay begins with the Streptococcus mutans bacteria. These bacteria join with food particles and fluids in the mouth to create plaque, a constantly forming biofilm which sticks to the surface of tooth enamel. The bacteria in plaque convert the sugars in our foods into lactic ...

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  • Root Canal Treatment

    Every tooth has two sections: a crown, the visible part of the tooth above the gum line, and one or more roots, which anchor the teeth within the jaw. Each tooth has three basic layers: an outer layer of hard enamel (which protects the crown) or cementum (which covers the root), a middle layer of softer ...

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  • Fillings

    The bacteria in plaque produce acids that erode tooth enamel, eventually creating a hole, or cavity, in the tooth surface. Left untreated, this decay can spread to the interior of the tooth, and might lead to the need for a crown, a root canal, or even extraction. When caught early, your dentist can ...

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  • Veneers

    A dental veneer is a thin, durable porcelain shell that is custom-fabricated to cover the front of a tooth. Veneers can restore the appearance of teeth with chips, cracks, and stains, can close small gaps between the teeth, and can reshape misshapen or slightly misaligned teeth. Veneers are a popular ...

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  • Educational Videos

    Take a few minutes to watch our educational videos and learn more about different dental treatments and procedures. Video topics include general & cosmetic dentistry, Implants, oral health and hygiene, orthodontics and preventative dentistry. ...

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  • Laser Decay Diagnostics

    Using lasers, dentists can detect tooth decay that is not yet visible and would otherwise be undiagnosed using traditional methods. Laser cavity detection is based on the fact that healthy tooth structure reflects light, or “fluoresces,” differently than does decayed tooth structure. Teeth with decay ...

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  • Laser Dentistry

    Lasers direct a controlled force of energy that can remove or alter bone and tissue. By applying varying wavelengths of energy, dental lasers are used to detect and treat a myriad of oral health issues, including detecting oral cancer and treating small cavities. There are two different types of dental ...

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  • Same-Day Crowns

    A tooth that has been structurally damaged by decay or trauma sometimes needs to be crowned or “capped” so that it can look good and function properly again. A crown is a durable covering that is custom-made to fit over the entire tooth from the gum line up. Getting a crown used to mean multiple ...

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  • Digital X-Rays

    X-rays are one of the most important parts of a dental exam, and can help medical professionals detect problems long before they are visible to the naked eye, including early tooth decay, gum disease, abscesses, and abnormal growths. Benefits of Digital X-rays Easy to obtain Digital X-rays are obtained ...

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  • Intraoral Camera

    Slightly bigger than a pen, an intraoral camera is an innovative tool that can take up-close pictures of teeth, gums, and other hard-to-reach places in the mouth. Intraoral cameras can help dentists detect dental issues like tooth decay, periodontal disease, and oral cancers. Benefits of using an intraoral ...

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Testimonials

What Our Clients Say About Us

    Excellent. All very helpful in the logistics of my situation, but more importantly, incredibly understanding of my nervousness about procedure, and took extra care to make me comfortable, physically and emotionally. Thank you Dr. Sones and all.

    Cathy C, Arlington, MA

    Everybody is awesome. Seriously. The staff bends over backwards to make sure that everything is all good. I've only had good experiences here, and even though it's a 40 minute bike ride now that I've moved, I will keep coming back for sure! 

    Julia R, Cambridge, MA

    Like most adults in their 50's, dental work is something we have had less then pleasant experience with, at least once. If you want to change that, make an appointment with Cambridge smiles. Take it from someone that had such anxiety I stopped going, untill I was referred to Dr.Sones. Her staff is warm funny and truely care about your smile!

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    Like most adults in their 50's, dental work is something we have had less then pleasant experience with, at least once. If you want to change that, make an appointment with Cambridge smiles. Take it from someone that had such anxiety I stopped going, untill I was referred to Dr.Sones. Her staff is warm funny and truely care about your smile!

    Jean D, Medford, MA

    Excellent in every way, from reception to cleaning to extensive dental work, I would never change. Dr. Sones is highly skilled as well as compassionate and caring. Her team is the best of the best!

    I just finished some very tough bridge work and am well pleased with the results.

    Lucy T, Lowell, MA

    I have been extremely pleased with the treatment I get at Cambridge Smiles--Dr. Sones is thorough and practical--she does what is healthy and good for my teeth and is sensitive to the financial realities of various interventions. She has been flexible in her approach with me which I appreciate greatly (my using a different oral surgeon than she recommended and a different lab). The office hygienist, Michelle has also done precise work and advised a cleaning schedule that matched that condition of my teeth. She is always teaching me how to have a healthier mouth. And lastly Michelle at that front desk clarifies cost, insurance and payment quickly and understandably. And to add, they are all nice and approachable people. . .We are lucky to have them so centrally located!

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    I have been extremely pleased with the treatment I get at Cambridge Smiles--Dr. Sones is thorough and practical--she does what is healthy and good for my teeth and is sensitive to the financial realities of various interventions. She has been flexible in her approach with me which I appreciate greatly (my using a different oral surgeon than she recommended and a different lab). The office hygienist, Michelle has also done precise work and advised a cleaning schedule that matched that condition of my teeth. She is always teaching me how to have a healthier mouth. And lastly Michelle at that front desk clarifies cost, insurance and payment quickly and understandably. And to add, they are all nice and approachable people. . .We are lucky to have them so centrally located!

    Daria M, Medford, MA

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Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

Cambridge Smiles

Monday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-2:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed