For the 65 percent of Palm Harbor adults who detect wisdom teeth in their late teens or early twenties, Prestige Dentistry generally recommends removal. Wisdom teeth can damage adjacent teeth, nerves and, due to their awkward positioning, can increase risk of tooth decay and gum disease. Furthermore, they often come in crooked, crowding the other […]
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3 Reliable Steps To Find The Best Palm Harbor, Florida Dentist

Looking for the best dentist in Palm Harbor? You can click around on the computer or watch for postcard ads in your mailbox. Even then, the outcome is shaky at best. Finding the best dentist in Palm Harbor truly hinges on what you are looking for. Are you looking for consistent, professional evaluation? Are you […]
Teen Teeth: Adolescent Oral Health

If you are a teenager or the parent of a teenager, today’s Prestige Dentistry post is for you. Today’s post discusses dental issues of special concern to adolescents. Dental risks for Palm Harbor teens include both developmental and lifestyle-related factors. At Prestige Dentistry, we see dental caries and gum disease far too often in teens. […]
Dental Care For ICU Patients Lowers Infection Risk

Today’s post focuses on an interesting article that appeared recently on Science Daily.com. The article describes a study of Brazilian ICU patients that compared infection rates of those who received enhanced oral care instead of routine oral care. The patients who received the more intense dental care were 56 percent less likely to develop a […]
Been A While Since You Had Your Teeth Cleaned?

At Prestige Dentistry, we provide comprehensive full service dentistry for patients in Palm Harbor and surrounding communities. Our modern team of skilled hygienists, dental assistants, and administrative staff help our dentists exceed our patients’ expectations. At Prestige Dentistry, we understand the value of a healthy and beautiful smile. We are committed to providing each patient […]
Dental Sealants – Another Tool For Cavity Prevention

Dental patients in the East Lake, East Lake, and Clearwater areas know that regular brushing and flossing are essential for optimal oral health. However, the bristles of your toothbrush can’t reach into every small groove and depression in your teeth, especially the really bumpy back teeth. That’s where sealants can be invaluable. Dental sealants are […]
What You See And What You Don’t

If you have had restorations, orthodontia, or a complete smile makeover, you want people to notice the final outcome – your remarkable smile. There is a lot, however, that is going on behind the scenes. Today’s post talks about three essential smile makeover components that are not readily apparent when you smile, but are often […]
Crooked Teeth And Cavities

Many dental patients in and around Trinity hold the belief that orthodontists only change the look of your teeth. Consequently, they think that the only reason to find an orthodontist is if you are interested in cosmetic dentistry. The fact is that your ability to clean your teeth is enhanced when your teeth are straight […]
Mini Implants May Be Right For You

We are Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor. Today’s topic is mini dental implants, sometimes called “immediate implants”. Though they are not as well known as traditional dental implants, mini implants are also being used successfully in the Palm Harbor area to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants can support a restoration for one […]
7 Ways To Fix A Tooth

In a perfect world, each of your cherished teeth would stay healthy, strong, and brilliantly white throughout your life. The truth is, however, that most Florida men and women will need to restore a tooth at some point. A tooth can be compromised by tooth decay, enamel erosion, a chip or crack, gum disease, or […]
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