Our teeth are so dependable we forget about them. Sure, enamel is the hardest tissue in the human body, and it protects our teeth. Sure, a little daily care and odds are you’ll have all your teeth the rest of your life. It makes them easy to take for granted. At Implant Dentistry of Florida, […]
When you leave our Melbourne offices after your regular cleaning and exam, we send you home with a toothbrush and some floss. Now, if we could only figure out how to get that floss to actually work its way between your teeth. That’s kind of what happens with electric toothbrushes. They do the work for you,
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While we’re used to the Atlantic receding at low tide here in Melbourne, it can be a mystery why our gums are receding. Here are some causes of gum recession: Periodontal disease—This is the main cause of gum recession, as described above. Genetics —Some people are simply more susceptible. Studies show that 30 percent of
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Some people only know the word “tartar” from the sauce they slather on their fish. But the plethora of good fish we can get here in Melbourne deserves more respect than that! As 2018 winds down, the team here at Implant Dentistry of Florida is more concerned with the other tartar, the kind that builds
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Do you think dogs get annoyed when humans call each other by the endearing term “dog breath?” We all know the clinical term, halitosis, thanks to the large ad budget of Listerine over the years. No matter what you call it, no one wants to have bad breath. That’s why when you go to the Melbourne
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During a hot July in Florida, there’s nothing better than a stop for an ice cream cone or cold watermelon. But your teeth could disagree. Tooth sensitivity to cold is a common problem — 57 percent of adults between the ages of 20 and 50 have some degree of cold sensitivity in their teeth. What’s behind this
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In the retirement hotbed that is Florida, many people are over 50. This seems to be a time when our bodies can start demanding more attention as issues such as osteoporosis and osteoarthritis start to show themselves. Also, as women exit menopause changing hormone levels may need some attention. And that’s not to mention our
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Want to liven up that 4th of July barbecue? As you’re grilling the tri-tip and the flank steak, talk with your guests about their flossing and brushing habits at home. Talk about stimulating! And maybe that’s the problem. We’ve all brushed and flossed (at least we say we do) since we were tykes. The thrill is
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Like it or not, we’re all victims of advertising. Take the word “gingivitis.” There’s no way anyone would know what that word meant except for one reason — Listerine TV commercials. For decades, Listerine has promoted itself as your last bastion of protection from dreaded gingivitis. But what is gingivitis? At Implant Dentistry we know
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The debut of a new antibiotic is always greeted with enthusiasm. Such was the case when tetracycline made its debut over 60 years ago. Unfortunately, an unknown side effect also accompanied the new drug — it caused a reaction that stained the teeth in the patient. The first case of reported tooth discoloration in children
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