Individuals who visited us in the last few weeks may have noticed a new face. We recently welcomed our latest dental professional, Dr. André Barbisan De Souza. He’s a skilled doctor who is now practicing periodontics and dental implant surgery, treatment planning and complication management. Dr. De Souza formerly practiced periodontal procedures and dental implant...
When Sylvia came to see us, she brought with her an unfortunate history of failed dental implants obtained mostly abroad, in Costa Rica. She was naturally frustrated over what turned out to be a lot of wasted money, huge inconveniences, stress, frustration and a resultant loss of important quality time with her family. “It had...
Dental implants have a success rate of up to 98%. The popularity of dental implants is growing every year. Industry estimates show that there are more than 3 million individuals in the U.S. with dental implants, with an expected increase of around 500,000 patients each year. If the Rare Issue Arises Since we are regarded...
Moms-to-be are instructed to see their doctor regularly, to stop drinking alcohol and using certain medications, to quit smoking, to perhaps take folic acid and overall to try to stay healthy. As oral health experts, we know that good oral hygiene should be added to the top of this “to do” list. Research shows that...
To ensure a lifetime of success, dental implants must be strategically positioned and angled. With advanced robotic technology, we’re able to take the art of implant dentistry a huge step forward, enhancing our efforts with unbeatable real-time guidance. This robotic assistance allows us to perform surgeries faster, more precisely and with less patient discomfort. We...
Judy was dealing with advanced periodontal disease as well as failing dental implants that, years earlier, had been placed by another practice. Additionally, she had a very strong bite, which was problematic for a variety of reasons. What is a Balanced Bite? Bite balance is how your top and bottom teeth properly fit together. Our...
All in all, a true patient success story doesn’t always mean we were the ones to provide the treatment. Sometimes an accurate diagnosis and referral to another dental specialist provides the best solution for our patients. We are not hesitant to refer for services we don’t provide (and “losing the business”) if it is in...
If you need an expert for placing dental implants or treating gum disease, where would you seek help? This is the kind of question posed to dental professionals by the “Top Dentists” team who annually survey these professionals to see which of their colleagues they recommend. Individually, all the doctors of the South Florida Center...
We know you depend on your periodontist and support team to help you keep your smile healthy and attractive. But we depend on you, our patients, as well, to practice good oral hygiene at home. Smoking and Periodontal Care It’s been nearly 60 years since the U.S. Surgeon General first formally linked cigarette smoking to...
Do dental implants become as strong as your natural teeth? (Yes!) Will you need to purchase special tools to care for your dental implant? (Probably not.) Will other people be able to see the difference between your dental implant and your natural teeth? (No!). Fact-sharing and myth dispelling are important parts of what our doctors...
