Are floss picks as good as regular floss? While it’s better to use a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. At Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor and Trinity FL, we recommend traditional floss or tape. Here’s why: […]
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Use Five Fingers For Quick And Healthy Flossing
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Today’s post from Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor and Trinity FL is for patients who are trying to make flossing a habit. Here are five flossing steps, so easy you can tick them off one finger at a time. Thumb to Chest Reminder: Point your thumb at your chest to remind yourself that flossing is […]
Suspect A Bite Problem?
At Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor and Trinity FL, we know that a common dental problem tends to go undiagnosed for years. This is because people chalk it up to genetics and don’t even realize it’s a problem. The problem we’re talking about is, of course, malocclusion. Literally meaning “bad bite,” it is a term […]
What If My Dental Crown Cracks, Comes Loose, or Comes Off?
Dental crowns are restorations that are cemented over a tooth that has been repaired, and we place a lot of them at Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor and Trinity FL. While the cement is strong and reliable, crowns have been known to come off. It may have loosened or come off while brushing or flossing, […]
Cosmetic Dental Artistry
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Health
Cosmetic dentistry at Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor and Trinity FL is part science and part art. Our objective is creating positive changes to the teeth and smiles of our patients. In order to achieve an attractive, yet natural looking result, we do more than recommend specific procedures. We consider the shape, alignment, color and […]
Cosmetic Dental Masterpieces
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Health
Porcelain veneers from Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor and Trinity FL are a versatile cosmetic dentistry treatment that can improve a range of flaws on any smile, and leave you with a dental masterpiece! Veneers are thin shells of medical-grade ceramic that are attached to the front of your teeth. They are custom-fitted for each […]
Soft, Medium, Or Buzz Lightyear?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
At Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor and Trinity FL patients sometimes ask us how they should go about choosing a toothbrush. Picking this most basic dental health tool can be as hard as choosing a paint color, and there seems to be just as many choices. The most important consideration for a toothbrush is soft […]
3 Point Checklist Before Your Dental Consultation
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Looking for a dentist because you’re losing the battle with plaque build-up, chipped teeth, tooth pain, stains, or tooth decay? Please give us a call at Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor and Trinity FL. This blog post offers three steps to take before you arrive at our office. Analyze your hygiene routine and gaps in […]
How Often Should I Replace My Toothbrush?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Too many people wait too long to get a new toothbrush, and this can contribute to poor dental health. At Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor and Trinity FL, we recommend a new toothbrush about every three months. How often you replace your toothbrush depends, of course, on how often you use it. We recommend, strongly, […]
Still Have Your Wisdom Teeth?
Wisdom teeth usually come in between ages 16 and 24. They aren’t always troublesome, but they often are. We extract wisdom teeth at Prestige Dentistry in Palm Harbor and Trinity FL. Wisdom teeth are sometimes called “third molars.” That’s because they really are: the molars furthest back in the mouth. For some people they never […]
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