“Stop biting me!” is a direct quote from your fingernails, probably, if they could talk. Nail-biting is a habit that starts young and, unlike your soggy fingernails, hard to break. We’ve seen people so deep into the habit that they bite their acrylic manicure. So today we’re going to talk about why your dentist cares so much that you’re biting your nails and how to clip that habit for go…Read More
While you may not realize it, dentophobia is a real condition that negatively affects at least ten, sometimes twenty percent of the American population. What is dentophobia? Dentophobia is the fear of going to the dentist. According to recent studies, roughly ten percent of the population suffers from dentophobia, while up to twenty perfect of people feel extremely anxious about visiting the denti…Read More
Smile Your Way to Old Age We all want more time. We want more time to do the things we like and enjoy our loved ones. But, if we do not take care of ourselves, the likelihood of living to an old age becomes less achievable. So, what is the key to a long and happy life? Well, it isn’t what you might think! Smiling, in fact, could be the key to living a long, happy, and fulfilled life. In this blo…Read More
Why Is Teeth Cleaning Important? No matter what age you are, you need to stay vigilant about your dental care. Your teeth are extremely valuable and can be expensive to fix. The best way to ensure that you never have to pay thousands for your smile or suffer the consequences of bad teeth, attending your local dentist’s office is important. By going to your dentist and scheduling a teeth cleaning…Read More
What Needs an Emergency Dentist? When discussing dental emergencies that is a little bit of confusion on what classifies as an emergency. For instance, in most medical instances, an emergency would be when a patient is bleeding significantly or battling a fatal infection. For emergency dentistry, the stakes aren’t as severe, but still should be dealt with right away. In this blog, we will discus…Read More
There is much to be said for preventative dental care practices that happen at home and are supplemented with routine dental exams. Brushing twice per day and flossing at least once per day helps to remove plaque buildup and keeps your smile bright. Routine dental exams only complement the work done at home and can additionally prevent dental health mishaps. So, if you’re doing the work and you…Read More
When you have your preventative dental routine down and you flawlessly brush and floss twice per day and faithfully attend your six month dental check up, cosmetic dentistry is a natural choice. Your teeth are healthy and in good condition, free of cavities and gingivitis, so this is a great opportunity to take advantage of Invisalign. If you’re curious about Invisalign as a cosmetic dentistry o…Read More
Nobody ever wants to break a tooth. Your teeth are supposed to be there for life, and if you lose part or all of one of your adult teeth, you won’t grow it back. Fortunately, modern dentistry has come up with many advances that bring relief to patients. We have gone far beyond the days when dentures were the best option available. No matter what kind of damage has happened to your teeth, you hav…Read More
Going to the dentist is not everyone’s idea of a great time, and if you have been to a couple of dental checkups and gotten a clean bill of health, you might be tempted to skip one or two of them. However, it’s a good idea to not skip any of your dental checkups. Here are some of the reasons why our Sarasota Springs dentist would recommend that you get your checkups faithfully. 1. Your 6-month…Read More
If you are at risk of losing one or more teeth, or if you have already lost some teeth, you may be thinking that you’re looking at dentures as your only option. This could not be further from the truth. While dentures are a better alternative than having no teeth at all, there is something even better, and that’s the option of dental implants. Patients who have gotten implants love them, and w…Read More
