Green teeth are a common occurrence on St. Patrick’s Day because of food and beer green coloring. Here's how to avoid a green smile after you celebrate and what you can do if you're stuck with green teeth the morning after celebrations.On St. Patrick’s Day you can get green beer, green baked goods, green eggs, and even green ice cream.What most people don’t realize is that the added green food coloring can also make your teeth green.Prevention is key here. Avoid eating green food, drinking green beer or other beverages of that color on St. Paddy’s Day. If you already have green teeth, it’s not too late.Start by brushing with a whitening toothpaste. Follow up with flossing.If that doesn’t work, you can see us, we can help you whiten your teeth further or get you in for a teeth cleaning that can help remove the surface staining caused by the green food coloring.Click on this link to download 15% OFF Custom Whitening Trays Coupon. Hurry! Offer Expires Soon! http:/ ...

Dental Insurance is a great benefit that is often provided through your employer. There are however some things you should keep in mind when thinking about purchasing dental insurance.   Annual limits: Your policy will come with an annual limit of $1000 - $2000. This means that when your coverage reaches that limit, you will not receive any more benefit until the next year. Even if that happens in January - Yet you will still have those monthly premiums.   Deductible: This is an amount that you will need to cover out of pocket before your plan pays for anything.   Allowed Amount: This is amount that the insurance company deems the limit they will consider for a service, regardless of the fee charged by the office. Your percentage will be based on this amount.   Alternate Benefit: This is a term insurance companies use when they want to pay for a different procedure than your dentist has diagnosed.   Your out of pocket cost will include: Your premium, your deductible, any amount over t ...

Dental Insurance is a great benefit that is often provided through your employer. There are however some things you should keep in mind when thinking about purchasing dental insurance.   Annual limits: Your policy will come with an annual limit of $1000 - $2000. This means that when your coverage reaches that limit, you will not receive any more benefit until the next year. Even if that happens in January - Yet you will still have those monthly premiums.   Deductible: This is an amount that you will need to cover out of pocket before your plan pays for anything.   Allowed Amount: This is amount that the insurance company deems the limit they will consider for a service, regardless of the fee charged by the office. Your percentage will be based on this amount.   Alternate Benefit: This is a term insurance companies use when they want to pay for a different procedure than your dentist has diagnosed.   Your out of pocket cost will include: Your premium, your deductible, any amount over t ...

This is the most popular question when it comes to dental implants. And there is no easy answer. Imaging building a house... The price for building the house will depend on many factors, the land, type of foundation, design of the house, materials, desired finishes etc. You will need a plan! The same can be said for dental implants. The total cost depends on factors such as bone level and density, number of implants, location of implant, sedation, patient health, desired final prosthesis. Some procedures that can also be involved include procedures such as bone grafts, extractions, tissue grafts, PRF(Platelet Rich Fibrin), or sinus lifts. To get the correct answer for your situation the dentist needs to evaluate your dental condition, and discuss with you what your desires are for the final product. This is your treatment plan! Then and only then can you receive an accurate cost of your dental implants. Call us at (863)967-7548 - and schedule your appointment for a comprehensive evaluation. If you would like ...

You've all seen those commercials about teeth straightening without dental visits. Sure, it is convenient, but is it actually good for your teeth and gums? Let's Talk about it!There are a few companies that offer in-home orthodontic aligners, which patients use to straighten teeth without EVER seeing a dentist in person.They just ask you to take photos of your teeth, bite down on a mold, and you will get orthodontic aligners in the mail.The First Problem I see is there is no comprehensive evaluation done by a dentist prior the treatment. It is the protocol of the American Dental Association to have a complete oral evaluation done by a dentist before any orthodontic treatment. It is important for a dentist to diagnose the condition of the teeth/gums prior to orthodontic treatment. For example, if the patient has decay, plaque, gum disease or other conditions, this must be treated before the orthodontic treatment in order to prevent further complications or exacerbation of current diseased conditions. T ...

Mouth is dark, dirty, moist places full of breeding bacteria. In fact one mouth can contain more bacteria than our people on earth. When we brush our teeth, we scrubbing away all that access bacteria and also food particles and pluck. When we don't brush, all that nasty stuff just continually builds up in our mouth. Our immune system goes into overdrive to try to clear all of it out, but it can't and the consequences not brushing at all - could be much worse than the cavities or gingivitis.     Let's start with the basics....     Plaque is a sticky bacterial film that coats your teeth and feeds of leftover sugars in your mouth. It produces enamel eating acid that eats away the surface layers of tooth leaving dark holes known as Cavities. The longer cavities stay untreated the larger they get. So plaque can also cause inflammation of the gum, AKA – gingivitis, discolored teeth, oral abscess and horrible bad breath. When bacteria really starts to build up, you increase your ...

 Whether it tooth infection or injury, unfortunately sometimes teeth need to be removed. And some people think that there is no big deal when removing back teeth since you can't see them when smile. But it is a HUGE Deal. Sure, you aren't going to see the difference in the beginning, but over time tooth loss will actually make you look older. Loss of back teeth leads to more pressure on the front teeth. This pressure results in bucking out and spacing as people age, as well as the collapse of the face and premature aging.  And loss of front teeth leaving no lip support and that makes you look older as well.      This is exactly how the loss of one or two teeth can negatively impact your Appearance. Since the facial changes occur gradually, you may not notice them right away, but the skin around your jaw and chin with time will start to sag. Tooth loss can age you 10 years or more! If you already miss one or more teeth, don't wait, call us for FREE consultation (863)85 ...

Full Dentures can replace all or part of your missing teeth. Making eating , speaking, and smiling pleasant again. If you have painful teeth, missing teeth, poor fitting dentures that make eating out, or speaking in public a nuisance – Dentures or Partials may be an option for you. What are Dentures? Dentures are replacement teeth that are fitted into an acrylic base that is crafted to look like your gums. An upper denture features a plate, which covers the roof of your mouth, while the lower denture is horseshoe-shaped and rests securely on the gum and bone tissues. Partial dentures can be customized to replace several missing teeth. Do you have concerns about making the switch to full dentures? That’s okay. We encourage you to talk openly about your concerns and questions with your dentist. At Thurston Comprehensive Dental, we will provide answers to all of your questions. On-site dental technicians allow for personal attention. You may be surprised by just how natural your dentures can look. De ...

 

Something patients may not realize is how medications you are taking, can increase your decay. This is because medications cause reduced saliva flow. Reduced saliva flow increases your caries rate, because saliva is very important in washing away plaque and debris to protect your teeth. Bacteria can start a cavity or build tartar in as little as 90 days.
One more important reason to keep your regular hygiene visits, INCLUDING application of Fluoride. Fluoride keeps the "invaders" from going rampant in your mouth.

 

Dentures have had a huge impact on the dental community whether traditional or implant supported for years. Implant dentures provide the best solution that preserves the bone and has structural support.