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 […]
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7 Ways To Fix A Tooth
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
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 […]
What Does A Beautiful Smile Say About You?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
It’s not just about looks. According to a recent study by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), a healthy and attractive smile makes you appear more intelligent, successful, friendly and interesting. (See http://www.aacd.com for complete survey results.) Our smile makeover patients who have undergone restorative and cosmetic dentistry at Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor […]
The Dangers Of Oral Infections
Categories: Dental Health
“It’s just a small sore, it will go away.” “I’m too busy right now, I’ll go to a dentist later.” “A little sensitivity is no big deal.” It happens to most Palm Harbor residents at least once in their life. Your teeth become sensitive to cold drinks. A tooth develops a dull ache. A sore […]
7 Steps For A Healthy Smile
Categories: Dental Health
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Benjamin Franklin coined this phrase in the 1730s as advice for fire safety. However, like all timeless quotes, it applies to many more aspects of modern Palm Harbor life, particularly dental health. Keeping your smile beautiful and healthy is done most effectively with preventative measures. […]
How Dental Implants Are Changing Dentures
Categories: Dental Implants
If you are one of the many Palm Harbor denture wearers, you know that they are not the ideal solution for missing teeth. The problems with dentures include slipping, gum irritation, trouble eating and talking, bone loss, and inability to taste food due to a covered palate. Clearly, dentures do not feel and function like […]
Save Your Breath
Categories: Dental Health
Today’s post focuses on a problem experienced by many people – bad breath. Bad breath, or halitosis, has several causes. The most prevalent cause is poor oral hygiene. Often, halitosis arises midday arising from the inability to brush teeth between meals. Small food fragments on the teeth, gums, and tongue grow bacteria. The wastes of […]
Smart Brushing Trumps Aggressive Brushing
Categories: Dental Health
Most Palm Harbor residents brush their teeth (at least we hope so). However, there are many who brush improperly but don’t realize that their dental hygiene practices may be contributing to oral problems. They may pride themselves on their diligence, but frequency does not make up for incorrect methods. One of the most common errors […]
Spotlight-Ready Smiles From Prestige Dentistry In Palm Harbor, Florida
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
A mouth full of unattractive teeth can really distract from a beautiful person’s appearance. Having a red-carpet-worthy smile can bring you increased satisfaction and confidence in your social interactions with your distinguished A-list friends. This smile, however, doesn’t have to have a celebrity price tag. Five-star yet affordable cosmetic dentistry and VIP treatment has been […]
Afraid Of The Dentist? Sedation Dentistry Can Help
Categories: sedation dentistry
If you live near Palm Harbor and experience severe anxiety when undergoing (or even thinking about!) dental treatment, oral sedation is for you. Conscious sedation dentistry is available in Palm Harbor. Whether it is called relaxation dentistry, oral conscious sedation, sleep dentistry, or anxiety-free dentistry, it is completely safe and very popular for nervous cosmetic […]
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