Does an appointment with a dentist make you nervous and uncomfortable? If yes, you are probably experiencing dental anxiety. Dental anxiety refers to fear associated with undergoing dental checkups and procedures. Let’s talk about how you can ease your anxiety with your dentist’s help. Your Dentist’s Role In Managing Anxiety of Dental Procedures Dental anxiety…
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Most Common Dental Procedures
Good oral hygiene and regular consultations with your dentist can help prevent tooth problems like decay, gum disease, and infection. However, if you already have an existing tooth problem, your dentist will also have to perform a dental procedure to either restore its function and appearance or prevent further infection. In essence, dental procedures are…
Healthy Teeth: Tips from Your Dentist
It has been said that oral health is the gateway to a person’s overall health. This is why at Smiles at Doral, we highly encourage our patients to make their oral health a priority. We believe that achieving optimal oral health is a goal that you and your dentist should work together to pursue. With…
Treatment for Periodontitis
Do you have swollen, puffy gums that are dusky red or purplish? Do your gums easily bleed when you brush or floss? These are symptoms of periodontitis, a severe gum infection that affects the bones that support your teeth. Untreated, this gum disease may cause loose tooth and bone loss. Fortunately, periodontitis is treatable and…
Stages of Periodontal Disease
The gums usually become inflamed because of poor oral hygiene. Plaque, which thrives on remaining sugar in your mouth, builds up on your teeth. When plaque continues to accumulate, it can harden and form into tartar, which can only be removed by a dental professional. Periodontal disease is an infection of the gums, which keep…
What is Periodontitis?
The gums, periodontal ligaments, and bones in your mouth serve as the foundation of your teeth. Keeping your mouth healthy and clean prevents the buildup of plaque and toxins. Good oral hygiene will also minimize your susceptibility to periodontitis, the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. It is then vital to be informed of…
Types of Cosmetic Dental Procedures
Teeth that are stained, misaligned, cracked, chipped, pitted, and gapped can all be fixed through various types of cosmetic dental solutions. Dentists can provide a smile makeover, which can transform your teeth and make you want to keep smiling. Cosmetic dentistry is a type of dentistry that creates a positive change to your teeth and…
Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants have been called the next best thing to having real teeth. Often, people who get them forget that they even have them. Dental implants are an excellent dental solution for people with missing or damaged teeth. Missing teeth can cause problems for your oral health. In addition to making chewing difficult and causing…
Dental Bridges in Doral: How Can They Benefit You?
If you have missing teeth, or if you have any teeth that should be removed, a dental bridge can be an effective solution to replace the teeth. Bridges can restore your smile, correct your bite, and prevent your other teeth from shifting – giving you back your confidence while maintaining excellent oral health. If you…
Differences Between Partial and Full Dentures
Missing teeth create gaps that lead to problems such as poor chewing, speech problems, mouth and jaw pain, movement of other teeth, accelerated decay, and gum disease. The good news is that there are a number of options available to replace missing teeth, and dentures can be an excellent, affordable solution. What Are Dentures? Dentures…