Have you ever noticed that black stuff that forms in the crevices of your tooth? Maybe while you were brushing, you noticed it and wondered, “Could that be a cavity?” Well, you’re probably right, and that means, it’s time to see your dentist. Whether you or your dentist noticed the cavity first, it is important to have it filled promptly to prevent further damage to the tooth. However, if you’ve been fortunate to have never experienced a cavity, here are some tips from a dentist in Vero Beach to help prevent them from forming in the future. (more…)

Dental implants in Vero Beach are a popular and effective solution to the problem of missing teeth, with an astounding success rate to recommend them. 95% of the time integrated implants last at least a decade. Like any form of treatment, however, an implant can fail in certain circumstances. Knowing as much about the procedure as possible can help dental patients to enjoy greater peace of mind and improved long-term results.

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Ask any dentist in Vero Beach and he or she will tell you that flossing is a crucial part of daily tooth care. Unfortunately, many people skip this essential practice. Sometimes this is due to time constraints, other times to misinformation. Here’s why this is a bad idea:

• While brushing is very important, by itself it can leave up to half of the plaque on your teeth untouched. Over time, this can cause cavities or even worse.
• Flossing only takes a few minutes at most. Yet the benefits you receive far outweigh this modest investment of time.
• Modern floss strings come in a variety of thicknesses and with extra features such as waxed or flavored coating, making the flossing experience more pleasant.

Dentists recommend that you floss at least once daily, more often if possible.

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It’s hard to compare other tooth replacement options to dental implants, mainly because of their functionality and long-term durability. Even over 10 years, dental implants in Vero Beach have a success rate as high as 98 percent. However, even though it’s unlikely, implants can still have the potential to fail and cause complications later.

But how does it happen? What do you do in the event that you’re implant feels loose?

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You already know smoking can have a serious effect on your overall health — but what about your tooth replacement options? Patients who have dental implants in Vero Beach and who also smoke or use tobacco should know studies show the habit can lead to dental implant failure. Keep reading to find out why, and how you can increase the chances of dental implant success.

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There are a few things that start to happen as we get older. Some people notice their backs starting to ache, and it’s often harder to get a full night’s sleep. These are some routine side effects of getting older — and many people will notice differences in their oral health, too.

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If you’ve just eaten a slice of garlic bread or you’ve been drinking coffee all day, you probably aren’t too surprised when your family member cringes after speaking with you. However, if you just didn’t eat any strong-smelling foods or just brushed your teeth, you should be concerned if your breath continues to smell. Foul-smelling breath even after brushing indicates something else is wrong.

According to your dentist in Vero Beach, these are a few of the reasons you have chronic bad breath.

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According to the American Academy of Oral Medicine, the death rate of oral and oropharyngeal cancers remains high mainly because of how common they’re discovered late in development. That means by visiting your dentist in Vero Beach regularly, you can dramatically reduce your chances of developing oral cancer before it’s too late.

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, so your dentist thought it would be a good time to help patients protect themselves by learning about oral cancer, taking note of the warning signs, and explain the importance of regular visits.

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You may have seen toothpastes in your local grocery store or drugstore advertising their ability to treat problems like dental erosion and hypersensitivity. According to your dentist in Vero Beach, now is not the time to fall for such marketing tactics. New research coming out of the University of Bern in Switzerland shows that people using toothpastes for these reasons are in for a rude awakening.

To find out what really matters when preventing dental erosion, keep reading.

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