Gold Teeth Going Away as White Smile Craze Takes Over A decade or so ago, to “bling” out your mouth in gold teeth was all the craze. While it is still popular in certain circles, more people are looking for a healthy, realistic look. During the height of its popularity, the gold-tooth craze was bringing … Read more
Avoid the ER for Dental Emergencies Every year, millions of people go to the hospital for dental problems. Whether it’s an abscess, a lost or broken tooth, or swelling, people rush to the ER to get treatment. Decades ago, when dentists were 8-5 Monday through Friday, this could be understood. But, when most dentists offer … Read more
The United States has a lot going for it… diversity, free enterprise, a thriving movie industry, and much more. It is enough to make some countries jealous. But, one area of the U.S. lifestyle they will never envy… our diet. Many of the “foods” we eat here are outlawed in other countries due to safety … Read more
I would be willing to bet that most of reading this have some area of your diet that you want to change. Maybe you binge on junk food or have a huge sweet tooth. For information of fixing common dental conditions visit https://www.northmiamibeachdentist.com/dental-services/oral-surgery-wisdom-teeth/. I’m sure you’ve heard all of the benefits of eating healthier, but … Read more
The health of your mouth is a direct reflection of the health of the rest of your body. As you kick off November remember that it is National Dental Health Month, a perfect time to learn about the connection between the oral health and your general well-being. A study conducted by the ADA (American Dental … Read more
When most people think of the Ozone, they immediately think of the protective layer which surrounds our planet. In the dental world, “Ozone” means something completely different. Though it is still a very new practice, some dentists believe that by introducing O3 (Ozone) gas into a cavity (https://www.northmiamibeachdentist.com/faqs/), that the decay process can be halted. … Read more
Very few people think about their saliva until they no longer have any. But, this liquid impacts your health every minute of every day. Even while you are asleep, your saliva is working hard to keep the balance in your mouth. Saliva is derived from your blood. Like tears, which are formed in the lacrimal … Read more
For it being one of the most common maladies affecting the tongue, most people have never heard of Geographic tongue. After all, it sounds a bit like slang for a savvy speaker. This condition is common and relatively harmless. If you are unfamiliar with geographic tongue, seeing it appear out of nowhere can cause any … Read more
Wearing braces has become so common in the United States that they are almost iconic with childhood. In fact, recent surveys suggest that 50-80% of children will wear braces at some point between the ages of 6-18. The process of putting braces on can be a bit uncomfortable. The soreness and stiffness go away in … Read more
Millions of people wear dentures. Most people who have dentures wear an upper denture though some people have a lower denture, partial, or some combination of the two. By taking care of your dentures they can last for a really long time. Unfortunately, many people fail to realize how much damage they are inadvertently doing … Read more
