Lock yourself in a closet. Sew your mouth shut. Wear a shock collar that’s sensitive to sugar particles. At Prestige Dentistry we understand how hard it is to avoid sweets altogether at Halloween and other sugar-filled holidays. We encourage both unfettered joy and healthy living for all of our patients. Moderation in candy intake can […]
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Straight Teeth For Young Smiles And Not-So-Young Smiles
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry
There are few technological wonders of our era that are more appreciated than modern braces. Teeth straightening hardware of past generations had many drawbacks. It typically involved a whole orthodontic tool kit – full metal bands, headgear, elastics, spacers, and wires poking every which way. If you played an instrument that required the use of […]
How Your Lifestyle Affects Your Tooth Color
It’s a common desire for people to want white teeth. But the majority of individuals have discolored or just plain yellow teeth. Especially in a world of tea and coffee drinkers. Your Genes Make a Difference As with other physical aspects, there is a genetic component to your oral health. You can thank your parents […]
Preventing Gum Disease At Prestige Dentistry
Categories: General Dentistry, Gum Disease
Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar or dental calculus. Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can gradually accumulate. If not removed, these bacteria-breeding substances cause the gums to become irritated and swollen. Eventually, the gums become detached […]
There’s No Substitute for a Toothbrush and Floss
Categories: General Dentistry
Many dental patients wonder why, with all the improvements in dentistry, we still send you home with a complimentary toothbrush and roll of floss. The Most Important Tools to Keep Your Smile Healthy It’s true, they do seem a little old-fashioned in our high-tech world, but don’t let their simple design fool you. These tools […]
15 Things You Didn’t Know About Teeth
Categories: About Dentistry, General Dentistry
Children’s teeth are soft until about age 10. A tooth with a crown can get a cavity. Your gum tissue is as vital as your teeth. Some prescription drugs can increase your risk of decay. Some home faucet water filters remove fluoride. 19 percent of kids between the ages of 2 and 19 have untreated […]
Six 10-Second Healthy Tooth Helps
It doesn’t have to take a lot of time to improve your oral hygiene. In fact, you can form a new habit to benefit your oral health in 10 seconds. I’m Dr. Jason Horwitz with Prestige Dentistry writing to offer my patients 6 ways to add important dental care to each day in 60 seconds or […]
Celebrating The Past And Looking To The Future At Prestige Dentistry
Categories: About Dentistry, General Dentistry
It has now been over 150 years since the first dental license was issued to Sir John Tomes. Florida dental patients should be grateful for the advances made in dentistry during the past century and a half. There was a time when St. Petersburg blacksmiths and wig makers would also extract teeth with forceps to […]
Why Visit The Dentist?
Categories: Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
In today’s post, we share a personal story from a patient: For many years, I didn’t have ‘go to the dentist’ at the top of my to-do list. But all that has changed. I now consider visits a vital part of my personal health plan. Here’s why… Teeth won’t stay healthy without consistent dental visits. […]
Does Your Smile Make a Great First Impression?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Did you know that your smile is one of the most important parts of your first impression? We at Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor and Trinity FL want to make your first impression stunning. In a Match.com survey, over 5,000 single men and women were asked what they found most attractive in a potential dating […]
