5 Questions to Ask Your Oral Surgeon The idea of having surgery of any kind is scary. Even if your surgery is as simple as a wisdom tooth extraction, you likely have many questions for your oral surgeon. But sometimes, once you get to your consultation appointment your fears get in the way and…
This pandemic has left everyone with a lot of questions about what life after might look like. While most people are ready to return to a life that looks a little closer to normal, many still have anxieties over what that normal may look like, particularly when Florida’s case count keeps rising. In the last…
There’s a lot of uncertainty in the world right now due to the pandemic. While some states are opening up and easing back into a closer to normal routine, including Florida, there are a lot of ways in which the world will change. Since the virus hasn’t been eliminated by any means, many people will…
Social media, and Instagram in particular, has changed the world by setting new trends and popularizing practices that were once just for the wealthy. One of the many side effects of social media’s rapid growth is the increasing popularity of veneers. Up until recently, veneers were mainly used to help people who had significant size…
There has been, and continues to be, a lot of uncertainty since the outbreak of Coronavirus, or COVID-19. In the last few weeks everything has changed. Nonessential businesses have closed, social distancing has been put into place, and many seemingly normal things such as dental checkups have been placed on the backburner. Most people and…
As a dental patient who is about to undergo a procedure, it can be helpful to know what to expect and how to best prepare. When you are going to have a tooth removed you will likely experience anxiety about your appointment. Tooth extractions are very common, but there are things you need to do…
Are you actively trying to avoid adding unnecessary sugar to your diet? You already know that sugar is bad for your teeth. Consuming sugar attracts bacteria that attach to your teeth by forming an acid that causes holes in your teeth, also known as cavities. Sugar also can cause complications that increase your risk of…
While you might assume that custom mouthguards are solely designed to protect your teeth, they actually serve another very important purpose. Custom mouthguards can help prevent concussions better than normal over-the-counter mouthguards that you would find in a store. If you, or your child, are particularly athletic, you may find yourself needing to purchase a…
It’s easy to forget to take care of yourself when you are sick with a cold or the flu. When you’re rundown and feeling sick, you may not remember to brush your teeth or floss regularly. But by keeping up with good dental health practices you can actually help yourself feel a little better. Practice…
Sometimes after dental surgeries, antibiotics are prescribed as a preventive measure against infections. This has been a practice for a long time, to ensure that patients recover from oral surgery as quickly as possible. But a new report from the ADA says that antibiotics should not be used as preventive measures against infection. While it…
