Recently, we’ve been treating a lot of black triangles between teeth, or “open gingival embrasures.” Black triangles are the result of gum tissue not completely filling the space between your teeth. This can be normal, or it can be the result of gum recession or bone loss. However, up until now there hasn’t been a […]
Introducing Dr. Michelle Afonso
We’re incredibly proud to share that over the summer we welcomed a new dental associate, Dr. Michelle Afonso. Dr. Afonso is a Tampa native and is a recent graduate of the University of Florida College of Dentistry. She’s spent time in our office shadowing Dr. Saylor over the years and is a great fit with […]
5 Tips for Optimum Oral Health
With close to 30 years of experience as a dentist in Tampa, FL, there are conversations I have with patients all the time. Oftentimes, these conversations center around things you should do to achieve optimum oral health, like brushing and flossing daily and drinking plenty of water. My goal as a dentist is to help […]
How to live to 100 | Tips from a Fitness Expert
I often talk about how to get to 100 with all your teeth. Helping our patients achieve this is the basis of our practice philosophy, but a lot of my patients say “Well, doc I’m not sure I’ll live to be 100.” While healthy teeth are important, a healthy lifestyle is what will help you […]
Choosing the Best Toothpaste for Healthy Teeth and Gums
Want the secret behind a fantastic smile? Great at-home oral hygiene with proven products. The best toothpaste will ensure your teeth and gums are healthy and strong. Everyone knows you should brush and floss daily, but do you know the best toothpaste for keeping your teeth and gums healthy? Going to the local grocery store […]
Our Practice Philosophy | Getting you to 100 with all your Teeth
For years, I’ve had people ask me what defines our practice philosophy, and I wasn’t sure how to answer the question. There are many things we find important at our practice but pinning down an overall practice philosophy felt like a tall order. Today, I can confidently say that what defines our practice – and […]
Smile Makeover vs. Smile Enhancement – Which is Right for You?
When I see patients during their cosmetic dentistry consult, the first thing I do is put a picture of their smile up on the screen. Then I ask them for a punch list of the things they want to change. Almost always, the number one thing is the color of their teeth. However, to achieve […]
3 Ways we use Invisalign in our Cosmetic Dentist Office
My team and I recently attended a two-day course at the Align Technology office in Raleigh on how to incorporate Invisalign in the general and cosmetic dental office. The course, titled Catalyst, was taught by Dr. Corey Anolik and Dr. Christina Blacher, better known as the Queen of Invisalign. As a practice, we have invested […]
The Connection Between Your Dental Health and Mental Health
The connection between your dental health and mental health is not something that’s talked about often. Patients typically view their dental health as a separate entity and miss the connection between their dental health and overall physical health, as well as their mental wellbeing. According to research, the relationship between dental health and mental health […]
Tooth Replacement – Should I Replace a Missing Tooth?
I saw a patient recently who was in her mid-60s. She had accumulated a lot of dentistry over the years and was having some issues with new dentistry done by another dentist. As we are going through our exam, we started discussing the obstacles that are keeping her from getting to 100 with all her […]
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