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Life is hectic for new moms and dads and some function on very little sleep for several months. At Prestige Dentistry, we don’t want the first year to fly by in a blur without busy parents giving a thought to their baby’s teeth. Unfortunately “out of sight, out of mind” is often the case. It’s […]

You would never consider running a red light on a busy Palm Harbor street or crossing over a lane of orange construction cones on the freeway, but you might be doing some everyday things that are dicey for your oral health. I want to share with you some common habits that could be detrimental to […]

Children’s teeth are soft until about age 10. A tooth with a crown can get a cavity. Your gum tissue is as critical as your teeth. Some prescription medications can increase your risk of cavities. Some home faucet water filters remove fluoride. 19 percent of kids between the ages of 2 and 19 have untreated […]

Hello, Palm Harbor dental friends. Today’s topic is ‘The Dangers Of Smokeless Tobacco’. Cigarette sales at most stores have decreased in the past decade, but some tobacco consumers have switched to smokeless products. There is a common misconception (especially among teens) that smokeless tobacco is harmless. This is absolutely not true. Regardless of the specific […]

Your dentist knows that it’s too much to ask that you never indulge in sugary treats, but he or she will tell you that eating sweets at certain times is better for your teeth than others. For instance, when you eat a full meal, your saliva production increases. This helps to rinse food particles from […]

While lax oral hygiene is the most prevalent cause of halitosis, many elements can contribute to or intensify the condition. One of these is the lack of saliva or xerostomia. Saliva and Oral Health Saliva moistens the teeth and gums and eliminates odiferous dead cells. Saliva also neutralizes the ever-present acids on the tongue, gums, […]