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If you ever notice that your spouse grinds their teeth or sleeps restlessly at night, a TMJ treatment in Coral Gables may help. TMJ disorders can cause discomfort, anxiety, tension, and a lack of sleep. We can alleviate these symptoms and give you and your spouse a restful night's sleep again. Continue reading to learn…

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…

When the need arises for dental work to replace or repair a tooth, there are multiple options to choose. However, some options may be better than others. People may wonder if dental implants are the best choice to replace a missing tooth or if dental bridges are the way to go. While a dentist will…

While some might prefer to have a gap in their teeth, dental implants can restore a smile to the gorgeous pearly shine others desire. Paying the bill for a dental implant is the best investment one can make in restoring the beauty and functionality of a smile. Dental implants hold numerous benefits over other tooth-replacement…

The bristles on a toothbrush that gently grace the surface of one’s teeth can range from 0.03 mm to 0.23 mm in thickness. The gap between one’s teeth can make it difficult to get between the teeth when brushing. Recently, flossing is under scrutiny since there is not much scientific evidence behind flossing as people…

When patients need a wisdom teeth extraction, it can be intimidating. According to the University of Washington's Dental Fears Research Clinic, 75 percent of adults harbor some level of fear over having a dental procedure completed. Fortunately, we are very experienced at removing teeth and can make sure that the entire process goes smoothly with…

As a dentist in Coral Gables , there are certain questions that people ask on a regular basis. We want to inform our patients and will answer any questions that you may have so that you can make an educated decision about your oral health care. By discussing procedures in detail, we are confident that…

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…

An implant restoration treatment in Coral Gables may be necessary to keep a dental implant in the best long-term condition. Keeping your dental implant in top-notch shape can keep your smile beautiful and improve the function of your teeth. Although dental implants have a high success rate of 98 percent for most patients, the crowns…

After root canal therapy, you may need to reinforce your tooth with a dental crown. This treatment may weaken your tooth and require a permanent dental restoration to remain healthy. Some people get fillings instead of crowns as a restoration for a root canal treatment, but in most cases, a dental crown is a better…

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…

We provide dental veneers in Coral Gables for patients that want to change the appearance of their teeth.  Dental or porcelain veneers are thin pieces of porcelain that can correct minor defects with one's teeth. Veneers are an extremely versatile solution for any number of corrections. Because the porcelain is so fine, it takes on…