Bite misalignment or malocclusion is a common general dentistry problem that often goes undetected. Nature intended the front teeth to fit slightly forward from the lower teeth. With a perfect bite, the molars fit together like precision gears.

Malocclusion can cause headaches, tooth loosening, tooth fracture, and in extreme cases, difficulty chewing, speaking or breathing.

Clear braces are an effective solution for most bite problems. Braces not only move teeth, they can also correct the position and function of the TMJ, jaw joints, muscles and bones in the jaw. In cases of extreme malocclusion, jaw surgery in Palm Harbor may be necessary.

Not all Tarpon Springs and Trinity family dentists treat bite problems. At Prestige Dentistry we treat all types of malocclusion including overbite, underbite and crossbite. For an affordable Palm Harbor cosmetic dentistry consultation, call us at 727-478-0488.

Prestige Dentistry offers technologically-advanced dentistry in a friendly environment. We offer smile whitening, veneers, tooth-colored fillings and dental implants. To learn more about our dental philosophy and available procedures, see http://www.prestige-dentistry.com/our-team.

Prestige Dentistry dentists are proud members of the American Dental Association.

At Prestige Dentistry, we have a prevention-oriented philosophy of dental care.

Your first step toward dental health begins with a prevention consultation with one of our skilled cosmetic and family dentists.

Trinity dental patients of all ages need to start with a general dentistry exam to determine their current status. Your dental condition is influenced by your dietary habits, previous cosmetic dentistry work, physical health, medications, lifestyle and family history. After a comprehensive analysis, our dental team can establish a decay prevention plan just for you.

A prevention plan is a multi-faceted approach designed to maintain optimum dental health. It involves affordable preventative services at Prestige Dentistry. Twice-yearly exams reveal early problems before they progress. Deep cleanings prevent a multitude of serious dental issues for our Trinity and Palm Harbor patients who faithfully keep their regular cleaning appointments.

Oral health cannot be maintained solely in our office. Daily brushing and flossing is essential. A healthy diet is necessary and will deliver benefits to your whole body – not just your teeth.

If you suspect you have a cavity or gum disease, call us at 727-478-0488 before it gets worse. We can successfully treat your current problems and restore your dental health. In addition, we will set you on the path toward a healthier future.

-Changing lives one smile at a time

The skilled Tarpon Springs cosmetic dentist considers the length and angle of the facial midline to properly position porcelain crowns, veneers and dental implants. When front teeth restorations do not line up with the facial midline, it is called a canted midline. This is a common mistake found in the cosmetic work of inexperienced Trinity area cosmetic dentists.

Most Palm Harbor dentistry patients do not realize the level of 3-D engineering required in cosmetic dentistry. In addition to the orientation in relation to the facial midline, there is also the angle and size of the teeth in relation to each other and in relation to the size and shape of the lips and gums.

If you are considering an extensive smile makeover, you do not want to trust your smile to an inexperienced Tarpon Springs cosmetic dentist. When you have a smile design consultation with us, feel free to ask probing questions about our experience and technical design procedures. We are confident that you will feel comfortable choosing Prestige Dentistry for your smile makeover.

Prestige Dentistry is located at 4140 Woodlands Pkwy, Ste A in Palm Harbor. We offer a full range of general and cosmetic dental procedures. Ask us about veneers, clear braces, tooth whitening and general dentistry. We look forward to meeting you. Call us today at 727-478-0488.

Thanks for reading our Palm Harbor general dentistry blog. Today’s topic is energy drinks and the damage they can cause to your teeth. I am seeing more and more teens and adults with tooth enamel erosion caused by frequent consumption of sport drinks.

Most of these cosmetic dentistry patients take good care of their teeth, brush and flush, and come into Prestige Dentistry for a twice-yearly exam and deep cleaning. But guess what? If you drink energy drinks regularly, your enamel can erode even if you practice immaculate oral hygiene.

Energy drinks like Red Bull, Rock Star, and Monster are a cocktail of powerful acids and other enamel-eroding substances. Most of them contain citric acid, fruit juices, loads of sugar, and a potent chemical that gives them their bright fluorescent color.

Perhaps, like myself, you have often noticed young people walking out of Trinity convenience stores swigging 32-ounce energy drinks. I am concerned that local teens do not understand the serious dental consequences of frequent acid baths.

The following is from ABC Sports:

“Sports drinks are increasingly damaging the teeth of professional and recreational athletes, one of Australia’s top sports dentists has warned. Dr. Brett Dorney says he has witnessed a huge increase in dental erosion since the Sidney Olympics, when he was the event’s deputy director of dental services.”

Here is an excerpt from a recent CNN Story:

“Researchers at the University of Iowa’s College of Dentistry found the energy drinks and sports drinks eroded the enamel more than soda and fruit juices.”

I need to add the caveat that soda and fruit juices also contain acids that can damage teeth.

If your teeth have enamel erosion, whatever the cause, we can restore your smile with advanced cosmetic dentistry. Crowns, porcelain veneers, inlays and onlays can correct both structural and cosmetic problems.

Our phone number is 727-478-0488. If you are interested in re-designing your smile, come in for an exam and consultation. With cutting-edge cosmetic and restorative dentistry, we can repair acid-damaged teeth and dramatically increase your face value.

When you go to a drugstore or supermarket looking for toothpaste, mouthwash, teeth whitener, or other oral care product, make sure that it carries the seal of the American Dental Association. The seal is there to help you make the best choices you can for the products you need to keep your mouth clean and healthy.

The American Dental Association (or ADA) only places their seal on a product after it has been evaluated to be safe as well as effective. This usually means that companies have to meet standards even higher than those required by law.

Making sure to purchase products with the seal is practically like shopping with your Trinity dentist or dental hygienist right by your side!

Hi, Welcome to Prestige Dentistry. We serve the Tarpon Springs, Trinity, and Palm Harbor areas. We take pride in caring for our general dentistry patients and, like the ADA, want you to have a healthy, beautiful smile. Many of our patients wonder if a smile makeover is right for them. If you’d like to know, schedule an appointment and we’ll take a look!

We specialize in

• cosmetic dentistry
• sedation dentistry
• restorative dentistry
• general dentistry

Contact us at 727-478-0488 and a member of our modern staff can get you in to see us and answer any questions you might have about veneers, cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, and more.

We hope to hear from you soon!

Our specialty is cosmetic dentistry, but we also perform many dental implants and root canals.

We know our dentistry clients have many choices for their dental care in the Tarpon Springs area and we work hard every day to surpass expectations.

We build long-term relationships with our cosmetic dentistry and orthodontic patients. We constantly educate ourselves on the latest procedures to determine what is truly innovative and what is merely a gimmick. Our clients appreciate the time we take to thoroughly analyze their total oral health. The modern staff at Prestige Dentistry enjoys keeping our practice running smoothly so we can concentrate on what we do best—serving our smile makeover clients!

-The Dentists At Prestige Dentistry

727-478-0488

Though we don’t often think about it, Trinity children as young as 9 or 10 months of age can be infected with cavity producing bacteria, which causes cavities and tooth decay. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that almost 20% of children 2-5 have untreated cavities, and the percentage rises in children over 6.

Tooth decay, if left undetected or untreated in Trinity toddlers and children can result in altered eating habits, delayed speech development, and create an unhealthy environment for permanent tooth development. Healthy baby teeth lead to healthier permanent teeth later in life.

Mothers in the Trinity area who practice preventive dental and oral care during prenatal and postnatal periods can better protect her child from cavities. Trinity parents and care providers should not prop a bottle for their baby in a crib or car seat, avoiding nighttime bottle or breast feeding, and clean their child’s teeth with a cloth or soft baby toothbrush as soon as they erupt. It is also recommended that Trinity parents check regularly for chalky white or brown spots which could indicate the beginning of decay.

Trinity cosmetic dentistry professionals and pediatric dentists in the 34685 zip code area advise taking your child to his first dental appointment six months after the first tooth appears, or around his first birthday to begin discussing fluoride prescriptions and other preventive care issues.

To set up your toddler’s first general dentistry check-up at Prestige Dentistry in Trinity, call 727-478-0488 today! Our modern staff will be happy to answer all of your questions. We also offer a wide range of general and cosmetic dentistry services for our adult patients, including teeth whitening, dental implants and porcelain veneers. 

Welcome to the Prestige Dentistry general dentistry blog. At Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor, we are proud of our legacy of dental excellence. If you are interviewing family dentists in Palm Harbor, Trinity, or Tarpon Springs, we invite you to visit us at Prestige Dentistry.

Our dental service menu includes general, cosmetic, and sedation dentistry services for every member of the family.

We create a pleasant dental experience for our youngest patients at Prestige Dentistry. We want to make sure they look forward to visits and never develop dental anxiety.

If you have toddlers and young children, we can guide you in pediatric oral care, sealants, and fluoride treatments.

If you have older children and teens, in addition to general dentistry, we provide orthodontic services like clear braces and 6 month smiles, teeth whitening, and root canals.

Hundreds of Prestige Dentistry patients have dramatically improved their smile with the marvels of cosmetic dentistry.

Smile makeover techniques and materials are better than ever and some procedures can be completed in just one visit!

At Prestige Dentistry, we treat you like family. To schedule an exam and cleaning, call us at 727-478-0488.

Why did you break up with your last dentist? Did he/she cause you fear, guilt and pain? Perhaps you quit seeing your dentist because it was a love-hate relationship – you hated going and he/she loved making you wait. Was your previous cosmetic dentist insensitive to your concerns? Was he/she a poor communicator? Perhaps you have simply moved into the Palm Harbor and Tarpon Springs area and need a new provider.

I am Dr. Jason Horwitz of Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor. I understand that many patients are nervous (okay – downright terrified) about dental visits. I also realize that no client wants to be given a shameful lecture about their oral health.

Though I have years of experience and extensive training on all the latest cosmetic dental procedures, there are some things that can’t be learned in dental school; how to build trusting relationships with your patients and create a relaxed atmosphere in your dental practice. I understand that general dentistry clients can feel very vulnerable as they lie in the chair with their mouth open. My staff and I maintain a friendly environment in our pleasant office. We manage our practice carefully to minimize waiting and provide ample time for each valued patient.

Effective communication is a priority. I make sure my Palm Harbor and Tarpon Springs area dentistry patients understand their cosmetic and restorative dentistry options and answer all their questions before we develop a treatment plan.

If you are currently seeking a considerate, experienced, and sensitive Palm Harbor dentist, I look forward to meeting you. My phone number is 727-478-0488. You can learn more about me at http://www.prestige-dentistry.com/learn-about-us.

Some Trinity residents who have a weak or broken tooth may want to research tooth crowns as a solution to improve their smile and overall oral health. A crown is really a cap or covering that is tooth-shaped and when it is in place, it will cover the portion of the covered tooth that is above the gum line.

Crowns can be made of metals, resin, ceramic, porcelain, or a porcelain-fused-to-metal material. Your Trinity area dentist will usually put in a temporary crown while a permanent crown is being created especially for your mouth in a dental laboratory.

Dental crowns have been used successfully in Palm Harbor and Trinity cosmetic dentistry for decades.

Many Tarpon Springs, Trinity, and Palm Harbor dentists use crowns when performing smile makeovers to cover patient’s discolored or poorly shaped teeth. Strong, natural-looking crowns are also used with dental implants.

If you think a dental crown may be right for you, check with your Trinity dentist. Or, if you are searching for quality dental care in the Trinity area, call us here at Prestige Dentistry. We have two locations. One in Palm Harbor and one in Trinity and have been serving these areas since 1986. We are currently accepting new patients at our state-of-the art, yet warm and comfortable dental office.

Call us at 727-478-0488 and our modern staff can answer any questions you have about teeth whitening, veneers, enamel shaping, or any other cosmetic dental, general oral health, or dental financing questions.