Soft drinks, soda, pop. No matter what you call it, it seems that these days it’s the dietary villain of choice. Today in the Prestige Dentistry dental blog, we are going to give you yet another essential reason to avoid this ubiquitous drink. For dental health, soda deals a double punch of damage with two […]
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Focusing On The Top 3 At Prestige Dentistry In Palm Harbor
Categories: Family Dentistry
Welcome to the Prestige Dentistry blog. In our practice, we focus on three important factors as we work to be your dental provider of choice. Family: We want to be the dental practice families turn to for reliable care, whether for routine preventative services, tooth restoration, or cosmetic dentistry. If your son chips a tooth […]
Test Your Cosmetic Dentistry IQ
Categories: Family Dentistry
Are you up on the latest cosmetic dentistry procedures offered by your dentist? Take the Prestige Dentistry blog quiz and find out! 1. This popular treatment uses a dental composite that resembles enamel. This composite is applied to the surface of the teeth, sculpted, and then hardened and polished. A. Veneers B. Flossing C. Defanging […]
Starting Chemo? How Are Your Teeth?
Categories: Dental Health
If you are scheduled for cancer treatment due to a recent diagnosis or relapse, oral health is probably not your first priority. However, the team at Prestige Dentistry urges you to give some attention to your teeth to prevent or minimize common cancer-related dental complications. According to the National Institutes of Health, cancer treatment often […]
Saliva And Palm Harbor’s Dental Health
Categories: Dental Health
Welcome to our Palm Harbor dental blog. Today, we’ll be looking at the complexity and importance of your saliva. Though most people may think it’s gross, saliva is important for dental health as well as digestion. Saliva is mostly water, but a small portion of it is made up of enzymes, antibacterial substances, mucus, and minerals. […]
Let That Winning Smile Shine
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Grappling with yellowed, discolored, stained, or even multi-colored teeth in the 34685 zip code area? Teeth whitening might be the answer. Such irregularities are usually uncomplicated to repair, reverse or bypass and with few exceptions a smart smile makeover move! Everyone in Palm Harbor wants a winning smile. Call 727-789-1980 for a consultation A Brighter, […]
The Not-So-Obvious Benefits Of A Smile Makeover
Categories: Restorative Dentistry
A cosmetic dental smile makeover is transformative for an individual who has been embarrassed by their smile for years. But it’s not just about looking younger and more attractive—though it most certainly will do that. It can improve your life in ways that many men and women do not understand. How can a smile makeover […]
Let Your Kids Fight The Evil Cavity-Causing Sorceress
Categories: Family Dentistry
Use your child’s smartphone or tablet as a tool to help them establish effective dental hygiene habits. In 2014, a coalition of organizations dedicated to public health introduced a mobile app called Toothsavers to make brushing and flossing fun for children. In the exciting Toothsavers game (for ages 3 – 6), players try to save […]
Why Is Dry Mouth Dangerous For Palm Harbor Dental Patients?
Categories: Dental Health
Dry mouth caused by the reduction of saliva flow is most common among older adults but people of all ages experience the symptoms of dry mouth at one time or another. This includes a dry, red tongue, difficulty swallowing, and persistent sore throat. Disease or infection can lead to dry mouth, but a more frequent […]
Foaming At The Mouth: Are You Brushing Right?
Categories: Dental Health
Let’s explore some specifics about brushing. One key to activating the value of toothpastes is creating foam when properly brushing. Work up a good foam by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then attacking at a 45 rather than 90 degree angle. The foaming helps with dislodging food debris from nooks and crannies in the mouth. Go ahead […]
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