Why should you brush your teeth at least twice a day? At Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor and Trinity FL, we’re using this space to discuss why it is so important. The first, and most obvious benefit, is that brushing and flossing prevents tooth decay. It removes the food debris from teeth and clears away plaque, […]
Dental Health
What is Patient-Centered Dental Care?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
A question from the team at Prestige Dentistry in Trinity and Palm Harbor: What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you characterize it as one-sided? In other words, the dentist examines the patient’s teeth, chooses the course of treatment, and performs the procedure-while the patient is an inconsequential participant. It Starts With The […]
What is Lurking Under Your Gums in Palm Harbor?
For ideal oral health, you need both healthy teeth and healthy gums in Palm Harbor. Proper oral hygiene helps keep both your teeth and gums in good shape. When brushing, hold your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle aiming the bristle tips at the gum line. The bristles of a soft toothbrush can clean the food particles […]
A Guide To Preventing Gum Disease in Palm Harbor
Hearing that you have periodontal disease or gum disease in Palm Harbor can be very upsetting. Here at Prestige Dentistry, we are committed to educating and assisting patients in preventing gum disease in Palm Harbor. If you discover that you already have gum disease, don’t despair. We can help you. First, we’ll work to identify […]
What Does Your Saliva Reveal About Oral Health in Palm Harbor?
Dentists everywhere know that an efficient oral examination can reveal troubles in other parts of the patient’s body. This is because many diseases manifest in soft tissues of the mouth or cause pain in the jaw. Dentists will sometimes refer patients to their medical doctor for further diagnosis when they encounter issues such as inflammation, chronic […]
Dental Health in Trinity: Avoid These 5 Smile Wreckers
We hope today’s post will alert blog visitors to some harmful threats to dental health in Trinity. At Prestige Dentistry, too often do we treat tooth decay and damage caused by the following: 1. Sports Injuries Many parents send their children out on the playing field with a mouth guard but fail to protect themselves […]
Dental Health in Palm Harbor: To Chew Or Not To Chew
Hello gum chewers, today we’re going to talk about that sticky wad of gum in your mouth. You know that it can freshen your breath, but can it really help guard your smile from dental cavities? It really depends on the type of gum. Chewing regular sucrose-based gum can be helpful to dental health in palm […]
Cosmetic Dentistry in Tarpon Springs: Changing the Shape of Your Smile
Most dental patients know that restorative and cosmetic dentistry in Tarpon Springs can improve your teeth. There are treatments to reshape teeth, straighten teeth, fix damaged teeth, whiten teeth, and replace missing teeth. But what about your gums? Are you aware of how much your gums affect the look of your smile? Gum Contouring The […]
Quirky Dental Facts That May Surprise You
In today’s Prestige Dentistry post, we are going to share some quirky dental facts that may surprise you. If you’re interested in general or cosmetic dentistry in Palm Harbor, call us today at (727) 789-1980 and we’ll answer any question you have. Quirky Dental Facts Many dental patients are aware that before there was formal dental […]
Missing Teeth in Palm Harbor? How About a Fresh Start!
Are you one of the many men and women who have missing teeth in Palm Harbor due to an extraction? If the tooth had been bothering you, it may have been a relief. Unless, of course, the tooth was in the front of your mouth and now the gaping hole shows every time you smile. […]
