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It’s pretty rare to see people of any age get excited about brushing and flossing, but when you see the big picture and put it in perspective in a way that makes sense, taking care of your teeth can become a habit for the whole family.

We focus on family dentistry in our Orlando, FL dental practice to support healthy, lovely smiles at every age. 

Healthy Smiles Look Better

Puffy, bleeding gums can take away from an otherwise beautiful smile as can visible decay and cracks.

Did you know that we offer treatments for healthy gums? We also use tooth-colored fillings and crowns to blend in rather than take away from your smile. In ...

Family dentistry and general dentistry are often used interchangeably, but having a family dentist can mean so much more than just a place to have your teeth cleaned. We take family dentistry to the next level in our Orlando dental office to make everyone feel especially welcome and comfortable.

We Welcome Patients of All Ages

When a dental team treats patients throughout every stage of life, they become well-versed in identifying common oral conditions that tend to develop for children, teens, adults, and seniors. Family dentists also help patients prepare for changes to their oral health that come with age.

For children, that might mean cavity prevention. For teens, it could mean removing ...

Most people know that a dental crown is used to protect a tooth and restore its strength. But today, dentists often use natural-looking porcelain crowns to correct certain aesthetic flaws as well.

Modern Materials Change the Way We Use Crowns

Think of a crown as a helmet for a damaged tooth; the crown absorbs chewing forces to restore function and protect the tooth from further damage. 

In the past, limited materials were available for creating natural-looking crowns, so they were considered to be purely functional. Today, however, we have access to state-of-the-art materials like porcelain and zirconia that closely resemble the appearance of dental enamel and looks natural. 

Since the finished crown blends seamlessly ...

We rely quite heavily on our teeth and usually take the work they do for granted until something goes wrong. Then all you can think of is finding a solution that eliminates the discomfort when you chew and embarrassment when you smile.

If the tooth is too decayed to be with a filling, your dentist will likely recommend a restorative dental crown in Orlando. But there are other reasons why you may need a crown; a tooth can crack or break if you bite down on something hard, or you may suffer dental trauma during a soccer game.

Why Your Dentist Recommends a Crown

A dental crown covers and protects the damaged structure ...

Investing in a dental restoration like a crown is an investment in your oral health. If you care for it properly, your crown can last up to 15 years (longer in some cases), but there are steps you need to take to protect it. Here are a few simple tips.

Extend the Life of Your Crown with These Helpful Tips

Here are three recommendations that will help you protect your investment:

1. Don’t skimp on oral hygiene – Your crown is made of porcelain and won’t decay, but you still need to be diligent with oral hygiene to protect your gums and the tooth hidden beneath it. So take care of the crown ...

If you’re looking for a cosmetic dental treatment that delivers excellent value, teeth whitening is a great choice. It’s affordable, provides stunning results, and you can choose an in-office power whitening or a convenient, customized take-home kit.

Get the Most out of Your Whitening

The result, in either case, is a brighter, more youthful looking smile that improves your appearance and boosts your confidence. Now you can go out and enjoy your fresh new look, but there are a few steps you can take to get the most mileage out of your treatment. 

• Avoid staining foods – If you want to commit to keeping your smile bright, you will need to watch ...

MEDICAL PROBLEMS ARE things none of us ask for but many of us have, and with medical problems come medications. Unfortunately, along with medications come side-effects, and these often have a negative impact on oral health.
 

The Delicate Balance Of Our Mouths

Our oral health does best when our mouths can stay close to a neutral pH — neither acidic nor basic. The food and drink we consume tends to temporarily disrupt this pH balance, and so does medicine. When children eat chewable vitamins or drink syrupy medicine that contains sugar, it feeds their oral bacteria, which excrete acid onto their teeth. This acid wears away at their tooth enamel.

Another common problem with ...