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We can provide you with an oral cancer screening in Port Charlotte, a simple step that could help to save your life.  While oral cancer is something that most people do not think about, it is all too common.  In fact, according to the Oral Cancer Foundation, one person dies in the United States every…

An economical tooth bonding may be the solution you need from a cosmetic dentist for flawed teeth. If you have a chipped, uneven, broken, or discolored tooth, tooth bonding can make it stronger, whiter, and look brand-new without putting too much of a strain on your budget. Tooth bonding is one of the least expensive…

As a family dentist, we are passionate about helping our patients to become as healthy as possible.  This is why we recommend visiting our Port Charlotte office for a teeth cleaning twice a year and eating a mouth-healthy diet.  We also like to share information that can improve your overall health.  Recently a study was…

Motivating a child to brush his or her teeth on a regular basis can be harder than it sounds. For a variety of reasons from a short attention span to sheer boredom, children will not be willing to stand still and clean their teeth twice a day. Fortunately, there are a few tips and tricks…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, states that around 17.5 percent of children ages 5 to 19, had untreated tooth decay from 2011 to 2012. Within the same year, the CDC states that 27 percent of adults between 20 to 44 years of age had the same problem. Most people do not like…

Grinding one’s teeth is a bad habit that can occur while someone is awake and while someone sleeps. An individual who grinds his or her teeth will usually be unaware of the fact, leading to more pain and ruining one’s teeth. Fortunately, there is a treatment to help with teeth grinding in the form of…

When you are unhappy with your teeth, you may be interested in learning about what a smile makeover procedure entails. Depending on what dental imperfections you dislike, your makeover could be as simple as a teeth whitening, or it could involve more than one of the following improvement procedures. In most cases, a smile makeover…

Once you receive amalgam dental crowns, you may think you have to live with the unappealing color and unnatural appearance of those crowns. There is no reason to worry since you can replace an amalgam dental crown, also known as a silver crown, with a more natural-looking crown made with ceramic or composite materials. Not…

Dragon breath, toilet tongue, maggot mouth, the breath of death and even yuck mouth are all terms used to describe bad breath. A condition that everyone gets from time to time - there are multiple causes of bad breath that can lead to unpleasant experiences each day. Here are four crazy facts about bad breath…

If you need to replace your teeth, consider the benefits of modern dentures. While they have been around for centuries, they used to be ill-fitting and uncomfortable. If you imagine dentures and picture someone with loose and overly large teeth, think again. They are now more natural-looking, comfortable, and easier to wear than ever before.…

Mini dental implants are an excellent way to replace missing teeth. At our Port Charlotte dentist office, we regularly provide them to patients who have lost several of their teeth or are experiencing complete tooth loss. The benefit to mini implants is that you are able to have a secure prosthetic that will remain in…

Once you have decided that dentures are right for you, it is time to discuss the benefits of implant supported dentures.  Dentures can be a convenient way to replace your missing teeth. However, they are not what many people view them to be. The reputation of them being ill-fitting and bad-looking teeth is far from the…