If you see what appears to be distinct notches or indentations at the gum line, you may have recession, also known as receding gums. Visible roots can appear darker or yellowish when compared to your tooth enamel. The gum tissue seems to be pulling away from your teeth. Your teeth may feel sensitive especially when...
Maybe you’ve already made the decision to visit one of our six dental specialists for a consultation. Perhaps a family member, dental professional, or friend recommended us because they know you’re worried about losing teeth to gum disease. It could be that you are already missing teeth or have severely failing teeth and want to...
The effects of a bad night’s sleep can take its toll on your body. Poor sleep raises your risk for conditions like cardiovascular disease, cognitive impairment, type 2 diabetes and other serious health issues. While you might not equate that poor night’s sleep and snoring with potential tooth loss, some studies show there is a...
Known by various names like TeethToday®, All-on-4, and Same Day Smile, our teeth-in-one-day procedures all refer to the life-changing ways in which we can replace your entire set of damaged or missing teeth in just one day. You enter our practice with missing or “failing” teeth and leave with a beautiful new smile. No more...
Severe periodontal (gum) disease should not be ignored. It’s an inflammation and infection of the gum tissue and bone that support your teeth. The chronic inflammation of periodontal disease (periodontitis) can result in lost teeth. Untreated periodontal disease is also closely linked to the onset and progression of a long list of seemingly unrelated conditions...
Dental implants are considered one of the overall best care inventions of the last 50 years! They offer new hope for people with missing or failing teeth who seek replacement teeth that feel, look and function just like natural teeth. Comfort and Skill Whether you need one or two dental implants, or full arches of...
Improving patient outcomes is a constant theme here at South Florida Center for Periodontics & Implant Dentistry. We use the latest technology with the best available evidence-based procedures while always making sure our patients feel supported, comfortable and educated. Our patients are always an integral part of the overall decision-making process when it comes to...
If many of your teeth are infected, loose or even already missing, what should you do? Removable dentures are clearly the most inexpensive full-mouth tooth replacement option. But dentures can slip. And they require special adhesive to keep them secure before you attempt to eat. Dentures need to be removed every night and plopped into...
Certain people may remember some less-than-marvelous childhood dental office experiences where, despite the practitioner’s best intentions, you were left fearing a needle, hating some sounds or wondering why the only option for a failing tooth was having it pulled. Today’s dentistry is so different! We write about the topic in “Not Your Childhood Dental Care”...
According to nonprofit health policy pollsters KFF, millions of adults in the U.S. have English proficiency that negatively affects their experiences in healthcare settings. This language barrier can mean unnecessary stress and anxiety even before stepping foot in an office. The challenges of discussing pain and symptoms, treatment plans, medical histories and understanding post-treatment instructions...
