People First Dentistry Blog Archive: Miami Dental Health Articles
Explore Our Dental Blog Archive & Categories Nitrous Oxide
About Nitrous Oxide Fear of receiving dental treatment can cause people to avoid the dentist completely. This anxiety is very real and can hinder patients from receiving the care they need. Nitrous oxide, often referred to as laughing gas, helps to alleviate the anxiety a person may be feeling in the dentist’s chair. It’s also […]
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Mouthguards for Children
About Mouthguards for Children While participation in sports can be highly beneficial for your child in a variety of ways, dental emergencies such as a broken tooth occurring on the field or court can happen. The use of a mouthguard can assist in preventing damage to your child’s teeth, and it is also a requirement […]
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Mouthguards for Adults
About Mouthguards for Adults While it is important to get regular exercise to maintain health, certain activities can cause damage to your teeth. Sports can be hard on your teeth, but the use of a mouthguard can decrease the risk of serious damage. There are three kinds of mouthguards you can purchase. Each kind has […]
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Gummy Smiles
About Gummy Smiles A “gummy smile”—where a significant amount of gum tissue is visible while smiling—can make many people feel self-conscious. While every smile is unique, a gummy smile is typically characterized by the display of more than 4 millimeters of gum tissue. For some, the upper teeth may appear short or be partially hidden, […]
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Fillings
About Fillings A filling is used when a small to moderate portion of your tooth is decayed. Your dentist will first use a local anesthetic to numb the area, then use a dental drill to remove the decay. A solution is applied to the tooth to help the filling material adhere to your tooth, and […]
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Crowns and Bridgework
About Dental Crowns Dental crowns, or caps, are used to cover an entire tooth that has decayed, performed, broken, or been badly shaped. A dental crown will cover the tooth completely to the gum line, restoring it to its regular size and shape. It is also used to cover a tooth with a large filling […]
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Cosmetic Tooth Bonding
About Cosmetic Tooth Bonding Tooth bonding is a simple and conservative treatment to restore the shape and function of your teeth. Your dentist uses a tooth-colored resin that adheres to your teeth, and it can fix many issues. Tooth bonding can be used to repair or restore broken or chipped teeth and to close gaps […]
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Cosmetic and General Dentistry
About Cosmetic Dentistry A person’s smile is often what forms your initial impression of them. Your smile is one of the main things we associate with confidence, and patients who are uncomfortable with the appearance of their teeth often report a lack of confidence. There are several options for a dentist to improve and enhance […]
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