Tender gums can make eating, chewing, and even talking a pain — literally. Over 90 percent of adults have some form of active gum disease by age 30. When plaque is left on and between the teeth, tartar can form at the gum line, causing issues like gum disease. Properly caring for your teeth and …
Temporary Crowns: After your tooth has been prepared for a crown you will have a temporary crown placed to aid in comfort, protect the tooth, and help prevent the surrounding teeth from shifting. Temporary crowns are not strong, and may break or come off. If your temporary does come off, please replace immediately with a …
Now that root canal therapy (RTC) has been completed on your tooth, there are several instructions that need to be carefully followed to help with the healing phase and success of the treatment. After RCT there may be some soreness, aching, and throbbing of the tooth and its surrounding tissues (like a bruise). This soreness …
Please be sure to have your dentures with you BEFORE having your teeth removed. Your dentures act as a bandage after surgery, and help keep swelling to a minimum. If you do not have your dentures placed immediately, or they are taken out for extended periods of time you may have swelling that will keep …
A broken tooth is certainly something that should be addressed by a dentist in St. Petersburg, Fl. Unfortunately, accidents always seem to occur at the worst possible times – usually when the dentist office is closed. If a dental emergency like a broken or fractured tooth does occur, you’ll need to keep your mouth safe …
How to Prepare Your Child for Their First Dental Appointment The American Dental Association recommends you bring your child for a dental visit within six months of his or her first tooth erupting. That may seem young, but it’s important to start early, especially since 1 out of every 4 American preschoolers has had at …
Saliva contains proteins and enzymes that keep your mouth lubricated and healthy. However, when the amount of saliva in your mouth decreases, dry mouth occurs. It’s a common problem that affects one out of every four adults. …
Sometimes, a toothache is more than just a toothache. When the discomfort is severe and keeps you up at night or otherwise keeps you from going about your daily activities, it could be due to an abscessed tooth. An abscessed tooth is a tooth that’s been infected by bacteria. As a result of the infection, …
Are you concerned about the health of your mouth? If so, you’re not alone. Many people have at least one issue in their mouth that is a cause for concern. The issue can be a cosmetic concern, such as the color of your teeth, or it can be a problem that has a direct effect …
If you’ve ever done a quick breath check before a job interview, first date, or another important event, you’re not alone. The American Dental Association points out that about half of all adults have dealt with bad breath at some point. In some cases, bad breath clears up quickly and all you need to do …
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ST PETERSBURG
7650 38th Ave., N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
Phone: 727-344-9550
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425 22nd Ave., N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33704
Phone: 727-339-5833
