Too many people wait too long to get a new toothbrush, and this can contribute to poor dental health. At Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor and Trinity FL, we recommend a new toothbrush about every three months. How often you replace your toothbrush depends, of course, on how often you use it. We recommend, strongly, […]
General Dentistry
Still Have Your Wisdom Teeth?
Wisdom teeth usually come in between ages 16 and 24. They aren’t always troublesome, but they often are. We extract wisdom teeth at Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor and Trinity FL. Wisdom teeth are sometimes called “third molars.” That’s because they really are: the molars furthest back in the mouth. For some people they never […]
Is Grandpa Smiling?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
How are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of those who are sixty-five and over? Well, at Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor and Trinity FL, we have some good news and bad news. The Good News: Tooth decay rates in older Americans has decreased in the past thirty years. The Bad News: […]
Don’t Let A Simple Problem Become Serious
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
In this post from Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor and Trinity FL we are going to discuss those small irritations in the mouth that have the potential to become big problems. Injuries, sores, or inflammation in the mouth can be very uncomfortable. These non-specific irritations, called stomatitis, have many different causes. They may be caused […]
How Tooth Grinding Can Damage Your Smile
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Teeth grinding is a common behavior among people of all ages. Known formally as bruxism, it is when someone involuntarily clenches or grinds their teeth. It can have serious consequences, but is treatable at Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor and Trinity FL. Teeth grinding can occur during the day or night and can affect children […]
Dental Confidence Or Caution
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Whether you are one of those who goes willingly to the dentist or are hesitant about getting work done, the team at Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor and Trinity FL wants you to make and keep regular appointments for cleanings and checkups. Regular dental appointments are important because they help keep your teeth and gums […]
Does My Dentist Care About My Diet?
The typical American diet tends to be high in calories and low in nutrition. If your body is lacking in important nutrients, the tissues in the mouth may have trouble resisting infection. These infections can lead to gum disease. We’ll use this post from Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor and Trinity FL to explain. A […]
The Tea And Teeth Question
Here’s a riddle from Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor and Trinity FL: What do you call a dentist who doesn’t like tea? Why, Denis, of course! Alright, alright. Lame jokes aside, a common concern for patients is stained teeth. In this blog post, we’ll talk about a common cause of tooth staining: dark beverages, including […]
Eating Got You Down, Palm Harbor?
When you’re missing one or more of your natural teeth, chewing can be difficult and even painful. Dental implants from Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor and Trinity FL are the state-of-the-art in tooth replacement. Dental implants are metallic posts inserted into the jawbone. The posts are usually titanium, which is an ideal material because it […]
7 Surprising Causes Of Bad Breath
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Anyone with chronic bad breath understands the embarrassment and frustration associated with this condition. As unpleasant as it is, rest assured we can help at Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor and Trinity FL. Potential Causes Poor oral hygiene Digestive problems Systemic infection Bacteria on dentures Gum disease Food particles on tonsils Dry mouth If your […]
