For many people, braces as a teenager are a rite of passage. Not everyone with crooked teeth, though, has them straightened as a child or teenager. Many people grow up to adulthood while still having misaligned and inconsistently spaced teeth. While braces are commonly worn by teenagers, orthodontics is as important to adults as to […]
Today’s dental implants have a success rate exceeding 95%. Behind that percentage is a long line of people whose tooth loss has been permanently and completely resolved to allow them to eat, laugh, and live confidently and naturally. But we aren’t satisfied. Your dentist near Kissimmee is determined to drive that success rate higher and […]
Dental implants involve the placement of a titanium post into your jaw, where it is accepted as if it were a natural tooth root. That post will eventually support an abutment, which will connect your final restoration — perhaps an artificial tooth, a bridge, or even a denture. Implants are a permanent solution for tooth […]
As children, they may have been your worst nightmares. Worse, even, than the monsters that you were certain lurked beneath your bed — cavities and fillings. As adults, we understand that cavities are the unfortunate but preventable consequence of unchecked tooth decay. And that fillings prevent bacteria or plaque from filling those cavities and causing […]
Orthodontics is an excellent option to achieve a beautiful smile. Self-consciousness caused by a crooked or misaligned smile can cause every day to feel like a struggle, especially when socializing. In these circumstances, straighter teeth would be the key to a dreamy smile. However, patients are often apprehensive about this treatment for numerous factors. The […]
As experts in wisdom teeth extractions near Kissimmee, we see lots of patients who for one reason or another, require wisdom tooth extraction. To put your mind at ease, here is what to know about your wisdom teeth and the process of having them removed. One of the main questions patients who visit our dental […]
Different conditions can compromise the integrity of your maxilla and mandible. These bones are often overlooked when talking about oral health, but they play a huge role by supporting our teeth and also giving shape to our face. Most people think of bones as something rigid that doesn’t change, but the truth is that bone […]
Oral cancer screening consists of a particular examination performed by a doctor or dentist to look for malignant lesions inside the oral cavity. Although, it also includes the evaluation of surrounding tissue and other parts of the head. The goal of this examination is to detect oral cancer in its early stages, which significantly increases […]
One of the most common dental problems people complain about is tooth sensitivity. This is caused by several reasons. But before going there we need to explain a little about the structure of the tooth, to have a better understanding. Under normal conditions, the tooth has an outer layer called enamel, which protects the underlying […]
Have you ever thought that eating candy or a soft sweet doughnut could be harmful to your dental condition and overall health? Do you know what simple carbohydrates are and how they can harm your teeth? Why is it important to practice good oral hygiene? Your dentist near Kissimmee will try to answer these questions for […]