Author: Carl White

𝐙𝐘𝐆𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐂 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐒 If you have been told that you are not a candidate for dental implants due to bone loss there is another solution.  Zygomatic implants are beneficial to patients that have experienced severe bone loss.  In most cases we are able to give patients same day teeth significantly reducing the time, expense, and the number of surgeries compared to regular…

Night Guard for Dental Health The temporomandibular joints, called TMJ, are the joints and jaw muscles that make it possible to open and close your mouth. Located on each side of the head, your TMJ works together when you chew, speak or swallow and include muscles and ligaments as well as the jaw bone. Each…

THE AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION RECOMMENDS CLEANING BETWEEN YOUR TEETH DAILY WITH FLOSS. CLEANING BETWEEN YOUR TEETH MAY HELP PREVENT CAVITIES AND GUM DISEASE. Cleaning between your teeth helps remove a sticky film called plaque. Plaque that is not removed by brushing and cleaning between your teeth can eventually harden into a rough substance called tartar. Tartar collects along your…

Types of Dental Implants and the Best Options for You Implants  IF YOU ARE SELF-CONSCIOUS BECAUSE YOU HAVE MISSING TEETH, WEAR DENTURES THAT ARE UNCOMFORTABLE OR JUST DON’T WANT TO HAVE A BRIDGE. NOW IS THE TIME TO TALK TO YOUR DENTIST TO SEE IF DENTAL IMPLANTS ARE AN OPTION FOR YOU. Dental implants are…

Periodontal Disease – Great Smile Dental Port St Lucie Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. It is a major cause of tooth loss in adults. Because gum disease is usually painless, you may not know you have it. Also referred to as periodontal disease, gum disease is…

Root Canals – Great Smile Dental – Port St Lucie Dentist If you have a severely damaged or decaying tooth or a serious tooth infection, your dentist may recommend a root canal treatment. Root canals are used to repair and save your tooth instead of removing it. WHAT’S INVOLVED IN ROOT CANAL REPAIR? The pulp…

Good Foods for Dental Health As you know, a balanced, nutritious diet is essential to healthy living. Poor nutrition can lead to many types of health issues, including oral health problems including gum disease and cavities. In fact, studies show that people who have lost teeth or wear dentures don’t eat as many fruits or…