Flossing is one of the most important things you can do to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Doing it is simple enough, but as in most things there is usually room for improvement. At Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor and Trinity FL we think trying out different types of floss is a good idea, […]
General Dentistry
When It’s Better Not To Brush
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
This message from Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor and Trinity FL is about tooth enamel. Though thin and partially translucent, tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body and has the critical job of protecting teeth from constant use, and from the assault of chemicals in food and drink. Enamel also safeguards tooth nerves […]
Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Saliva
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
In this post from Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor and Trinity FL, we are going to review the complexity and importance of your saliva. Don’t be squeamish! Your saliva is a finely balanced body fluid that not only helps maintain dental health, but also helps with the digestion of your food. So, without further ado, […]
Periodontal Disease Is Linked To Systemic Diseases
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults. Nearly half of Americans over the age of thirty have gum disease in some form. Fortunately, it’s a treatable condition at Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor and Trinity FL. What is gum disease? Gum disease is inflammation and infection of the soft tissue that […]
Rather Have A Root Canal?
Have you ever heard the phrase ‘I’d rather have a root canal’ to describe something painful or unpleasant? At Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor and Trinity FL we perform root canal therapy routinely. A Straightforward Procedure Root canals are not all that complicated. The most important thing to remember is that the procedure is done […]
What Can Fluoride Do For You?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
This post from Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor and Trinity FL focuses on fluoride. What is it, exactly, and why is it so good for your dental health? The Miracle Mineral Fluoride is a mineral, plain and simple. It is found in different foods as well as in water. Many cities adjust the fluoride content […]
A New Reason To Eat More Fish
This may sound like an unlikely cause and effect, but research suggests that eating fish with high levels of polyunsaturated fats can lower the risk of gum disease, a condition we see far too often at Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor and Trinity FL. As you may know, gum disease is a leading cause of […]
5 Cavity Basics
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Preventing tooth decay is one of the main reasons people come to us, at Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor and Trinity FL. In this blog post, we’ll describe five things you should know about cavities. Cavities means tooth decay. They happen when certain bacteria produce acids that destroy a tooth’s hard surface, called enamel, and […]
Get Those Teeth In Shape!
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Regular exercise is essential to good health. When you’re physically fit then you look better, and more important, you feel better! And as we remind our patients here at Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor andTrinity FL, that goes for keeping your teeth in good shape, too! If your eyes are the window to your soul, […]
Can You Name 9 Dental Specialties?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Most people probably know how a pediatric dentist differs from an orthodontist. But you may not know that the American Dental Association recognizes nine dental specialties. This post from Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor and Trinity FL looks at disciplines within dentistry, and the years in which they were formally recognized by the ADA. Endodontics […]
