Brushing your teeth is a vital part of your oral hygiene. But brushing too hard, or not enough, can have major implications on your oral health. To reap the benefits of daily brushing, it’s important to do so correctly. Below are 10 mistakes people make when brushing their teeth. 1. Brushing Too Hard. This is […]
Choosing the Best Dentist: Why Education is Important
When choosing a dentist, patients often look at things like price, reviews and referrals when deciding on a provider. They look for someone who is in network and highly-rated, or someone who has been recommended by a friend. While these are all good things, there is an additional factor I believe people should consider – […]
3 Reasons to Make Preventative Dental Care a Priority
If there is one secret to keeping your teeth healthy, it is regular preventative checkups with your dentist. Only about 30% of the population visits their dentist for preventative treatment, which is low considering the benefits of staying on top of your dental health.
Why do my teeth hurt? 6 Types of tooth pain and their causes
Patients often ask me “why do my teeth hurt?” Well, this depends on the type of pain you are feeling. There are many different causes of tooth pain, from an exposed root or tooth infection, to chipped enamel or wisdom tooth infection. Identifying the cause of the tooth pain begins with understanding the different types […]
How To Find The Best Dentist In Your Area
Whether you’re new to the area, your previous dentist retired, or any other reason, finding a new dentist can be daunting. Not only do you have to sift through patient reviews online, you also need to peruse dentist practice websites to make sure anyone you choose is a good fit for your needs. It’s a […]
Common Dental Problems For People Over Age 50 & How to Solve Them
Since I began writing articles for the Valencia Lakes Neighbors magazine 2 ½ years ago, I have had the pleasure of welcoming more than 100 new patients from Valencia Lakes into our practice! I enjoy working with patients from your community because you enjoy life to the fullest and you place great value on your health. I’ve […]
Instant Orthodontics in Brandon, FL
Porcelain Veneers Instead of Braces
Larry Saylor Dentistry
Instant Orthodontics — Correcting Overlapped Teeth With Porcelain Veneers This article showcases the treatment of a female patient who sought the help of Tampa, FL Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Saylor for Instant Orthodontics. She has overlapped & rotated front teeth and wanted a quick, attractive, and predictable solution. With Dr. Saylor’s expertise, they developed and accomplished a minimally invasive treatment plan for Instant […]
Is a chipped tooth an emergency?
I receive calls from patients frequently who have chipped their tooth. They are chewing on something that they shouldn’t and look in the mirror to find a chunk of their tooth is missing. I typically get the call five minutes after this happens when the patient is in distress. Not only does their chipped tooth […]
Is my dentist up-selling me?
There’s something that’s come to my attention recently that I wanted to address – up-selling patients on dental procedures they don’t need. This is something that patients are very wary about. They may come in for a cleaning and their dentist will tell them that they need $20,000 worth of dental work that they weren’t […]
Acid Erosion of Tooth Enamel–It’s For Real!
How does your dentist know if you are a heavy soda drinker or if you have an acid reflux problem like GERD (GastroEsophageal Reflux Disease)? Many dental patients are being overexposed to acid in their diets and are experiencing the negative effects of this overexposure in their teeth…and your dentist will know! Tooth Enamel Erosion Causes Believe […]
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