We don’t give much thought to our gums. Sure we expect them to hold our teeth in place and to protect the roots. We expect them to be pink and healthy. But they often begin to pull back upward on the teeth. Gum recession. Gum recession happens with aging. It happens when we are too aggressive […]
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At Implant Dentistry of Florida, we’re big fans of preventive dentistry. While we can treat pretty much anything that goes wrong with your oral health, we’d rather just see you every six months with healthy happy teeth. In past blogs we’ve addressed how to take care of your teeth, how to brush, how to floss, etc.
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Now that the holidays are over, you’ve probably put away all of your fancy porcelain serving bowls and dinner plates. That’s always a bummer. But January in Melbourne doesn’t have to be a downer. Why not make this the time to get out some other porcelain? At Implant Dentistry of Florida, Dr. Brown and our
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For a teenager, few things are more intimidating/embarrassing/uncomfortable than getting traditional braces put onto their teeth. It’s not that it’s unique (roughly two thirds of U.S. teenagers have some sort of orthodontic treatment); it’s just that there’s so much metal. And that metal rubs on the lips; wires poke the cheeks; food gets caught in
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There are plaques you want to get, like MVP of the softball tournament. And there is plaque you don’t want to leave on your teeth, much less a shelf — dental plaque. Dental plaque forms on your teeth all the time. You brush and floss it away and then it starts rebuilding. It’s the sticky film
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During your twice-yearly exams with the team at Implant Dentistry of Florida, we do more than simply make your teeth look shiny and bright. Sure, removing tartar and plaque and polishing your teeth are important. But even more important is our examination for the signs of oral cancer. That’s why Dr. Brown, Dr. Vaughn, or
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If you’re holding out for a white Christmas in Melbourne, we could probably interest you in some swampland along Alligator Alley. But even in Florida you can celebrate a white Christmas with your smile. At least you can if you come into Implant Dentistry of Florida and have our Zoom! in-office teeth whitening treatment. That way
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At Implant Dentistry of Florida, our entire team is dedicated to making our patients smile when they see their great smiles in the mirror every morning. But there is one thing that comes up this time of year that we know will make every patient frown — leaving dental insurance dollars unspent and then losing them at
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This may not be the best time to have this little discussion about foods that are good for your teeth. After all, Melbourne will soon be besieged with little monsters and goblins traipsing about in search of all the Three Musketeers, Milky Ways, and Double Bubble they can get a hold of. But that’s a
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Since Melbourne will be overrun with tiny ghouls, goblins, and assorted Harry Potters on Halloween, it’s trendy for some dentists to offer candy buybacks and other gimmicks. But what’s the fun in that for the kids? That made us think about the relationship of sugar and cavities versus the relationship of home hygiene and cavities.
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