Malocclusions (bite problems) include overbites, underbites and crossbites. Jaw alignment disorders restrict proper chewing, talking, and swallowing. They can also cause teeth to shift around in the mouth. Palm Harbor cosmetic dentistry patients with bite problems are at a greater risk for tooth decay and periodontal disease because bite misalignment often makes it difficult to […]
Cosmetic Dentistry
No One Will Know You Are Wearing Braces In Palm Harbor
Many Palm Harbor adults dream of having a celebrity smile, but for some, the thought of enduring months or years with a mouth full of metal thwarts those dreams. If you live in the Palm Harbor area and don’t want to sport old-school metal braces, we are happy to report that there is a better […]
What is ‘Crown Lengthening’?
Categories: Dental Crowns
Perfect smiles created at Prestige Dentistry often require crown lengthening. Crown lengthening surgery is a safe and effective procedure that exposes more of the visible part of the tooth. Some clients undergo crown lengthening surgery at Prestige Dentistry to alter their gummy smile. A gummy smile refers to upper teeth that appear too short because […]
Fighing Bad Breath and Removing Tooth Stains
Categories: Tooth Whitening
Did you remember that brushing and flossing fights bad breath and removes stains? If you have persistent stains that brushing can’t remove, try teeth whitening at Prestige Dentistry for a dazzling stain free smile. The American Dental Association recommends two minutes as a minimum time for brushing. Most folks think they brush that long but would […]
Healthy Teeth and Your Trinity Diet
Categories: Dental Health
Maintaining healthy teeth is an important concern for our local Trinity residents. As your dentist, it’s my job to help you understand how to care for your teeth and to keep them healthy. Everyone in Trinity knows that maintaining healthy teeth requires regular daily brushing and flossing. Regular visits to your local Trinity general and […]
Creating Memorable Smiles at Prestige Dentistry
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
A smile takes but a moment, but the memory of it lasts forever. You can make your smile memorable and beautiful with a smile makeover at Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor. Cosmetic dentistry is a broad term that specifies dentistry with an emphasis on esthetics. East Lake and Trinity cosmetic dentists perform general dental procedures […]
Developing Good Dental Habits In East Lake
Categories: General Dentistry
Benjamin Franklin once said: It is easier to prevent bad habits than to break them. This holds true for almost everything in life, including dental care. For parents in the Palm Harbor area, teaching your children good oral hygiene techniques early in life will help them avoid the lifelong consequences. If you wait too […]
Is Malocclusion Causing Your Headache?
Categories: Restorative Dentistry
Are you a Palm Harbor area adult who suffers with chronic headaches? Have you tried Imitrex, diet adjustments, and chiropractic treatment? Perhaps the cause is not stress-induced tension, spine alignment or eyestrain. Maybe the culprit is right under your nose. Bite misalignment or malocclusion is a common general dentistry problem that often goes undetected. Nature […]
Prevention-Oriented Dentistry
Categories: Dental Health
Are you a parent of young children in the Trinity area? Do you want them to develop better oral hygiene habits than you had when you were young? Perhaps you have a beautiful smile and want to prevent tooth decay. Many Palm Harbor area people have a mouth full of fillings and don’t want to […]
What is a Canted Midline?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
The professionals at Prestige Dentistry considers many factors when designing a smile for a East Lake smile makeover client. One of the smile design elements involved is the facial midline. The facial midline can be determined by drawing an imaginary line from the center of the eyebrows to the center of the two peaks in […]
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