You don’t have to lose teeth to periodontal disease. If you’ve been diagnosed with periodontal (gum) disease, they often can be treated successfully. Periodontics Marco Island is a branch of dentistry in Marco Island that deals with the supporting structures located around the teeth also known as the periodontium. The term periodontics is derived from[...]

Your smile can make yourself and others feel great. It can make someone’s day and it can make yourself feel better as well. If you are self-conscious about your teeth and are ashamed to smile, restorative dentistry Marco Island can change all that. The range of options for restorative dentistry application includes indirect restorations, direct[...]

If you’re contemplating about what teeth replacement option would serve you well, you should look into dental implants if you’re tired of worrying about your dentures slipping when eating or talking to other people. That could be a major embarrassment, you know. Even a noticeable gap in your smile from a single missing tooth can[...]

Cosmetic dentistry is the branch of dentistry that focuses on how your teeth look. Cosmetic dentistry procedures include closing space, replacing missing teeth, teeth whitening, and teeth shaping. If you’re a middle-aged adult, you have probably undergone at least one or two cosmetic procedures. Cosmetic dentists work to make your teeth look aesthetically pleasing. If[...]

When it comes down to dental surgery, there are many decisions you need to make especially in terms of choosing the right surgeon to perform your surgery. While many dentists are equipped in performing numerous oral surgical procedures, some oral doctors focus specifically on oral surgeries. If your dentist recommends you undergo oral surgery Marco[...]

Pregnancy nearly affects all aspect of a woman’s life and that includes her oral health. Taking care of your oral health while pregnant should be a top priority as changes in hormone levels increase the risk of oral health problems including pregnancy tumors and gum disease. For many women, morning sickness is a part of[...]

Carbamide peroxide is a water-soluble, white crystalline solid compound consisting of urea – an organic compound, and hydrogen peroxide. It is used as a bleaching agent or disinfectant in consumer products such as antiseptic mouth rinses, toothpaste, solution for the disinfection of contact lenses and wounds, hair bleaches, hair perming products, ear drops, and hair[...]

What is “pericoronitis”? Pericoronitis is the inflammation of the tissue surrounding a third molar, known as wisdom tooth. Pericoronitis can develop when wisdom teeth partially break through the gums. This allows an opening for bacteria to enter around the tooth and wreak havoc. If it remains there, this may lead to gum irritation. Your dentist[...]

Our mouth contains around 500 to 1,000 different types of bacteria. They have different functions as part of the human flora and oral microbiology. Individuals that practice excellent oral hygiene have 1,000 to 100,000 living on each tooth surface. As for those who frequently miss out on their oral hygiene, their mouth can have between[...]

Losing a tooth can affect you financially and emotionally. Missing teeth can affect one’s self-confidence and can be a contributing factor to numerous dental and health issues. If you’ve lost a tooth from an injury or decay, you may opt for dental implants Marco Island FL as they offer a superior alternative to dentures and[...]