Dental Health

You would never consider running a red light on a busy Palm Harbor street or crossing over a lane of orange construction cones on the freeway, but you might be doing some everyday things that are dicey for your oral health. I want to share with you some common habits that could be detrimental to […]

Children’s teeth are soft until about age 10. A tooth with a crown can get a cavity. Your gum tissue is as critical as your teeth. Some prescription medications can increase your risk of cavities. Some home faucet water filters remove fluoride. 19 percent of kids between the ages of 2 and 19 have untreated […]

Hello, Palm Harbor dental friends. Today’s topic is ‘The Dangers Of Smokeless Tobacco’. Cigarette sales at most stores have decreased in the past decade, but some tobacco consumers have switched to smokeless products. There is a common misconception (especially among teens) that smokeless tobacco is harmless. This is absolutely not true. Regardless of the specific […]

Your dentist knows that it’s too much to ask that you never indulge in sugary treats, but he or she will tell you that eating sweets at certain times is better for your teeth than others. For instance, when you eat a full meal, your saliva production increases. This helps to rinse food particles from […]

While lax oral hygiene is the most prevalent cause of halitosis, many elements can contribute to or intensify the condition. One of these is the lack of saliva or xerostomia. Saliva and Oral Health Saliva moistens the teeth and gums and eliminates odiferous dead cells. Saliva also neutralizes the ever-present acids on the tongue, gums, […]

Soft drinks, soda, pop. No matter what you call it, it seems that these days it’s the dietary villain of choice. Today in the Prestige Dentistry dental blog, we are going to give you yet another essential reason to avoid this ubiquitous drink. For dental health, soda deals a double punch of damage with two […]

If you are scheduled for cancer treatment due to a recent diagnosis or relapse, oral health is probably not your first priority. However, the team at Prestige Dentistry urges you to give some attention to your teeth to prevent or minimize common cancer-related dental complications. According to the National Institutes of Health, cancer treatment often […]

Welcome to our Palm Harbor dental blog. Today, we’ll be looking at the complexity and importance of your saliva. Though most people may think it’s gross, saliva is important for dental health as well as digestion. Saliva is mostly water, but a small portion of it is made up of enzymes, antibacterial substances, mucus, and minerals. […]

Dry mouth caused by the reduction of saliva flow is most common among older adults but people of all ages experience the symptoms of dry mouth at one time or another. This includes a dry, red tongue, difficulty swallowing, and persistent sore throat. Disease or infection can lead to dry mouth, but a more frequent […]