If you want to know more about healthy home care habits, feel free to ask our team at your next appointment, or ask us on Facebook! Depending on how long the thumb sucking or constant pacifier use continues, and how aggressively the child sucks a thumb or the pacifier, it can indeed be an oral…
June is National Smile Month: Show off your smile! The community health awareness group Oral Health America has reported that 82 percent of adults are unaware of the role that infectious bacteria can play in tooth decay or cavities, and almost three out of five children aged 12 to 19 have tooth decay. Since June…
I can’t stop grinding my teeth! How can a dentist help? Drs. Pagani, Fernandez-Feo, Avendano, Garcia and Contreras will tell you that while you are sleep, your mouth may be very active. If you find yourself waking up with headaches, facial pain, neck aches, or a sore jaw, you may have tooth grinding, a condition…
Preventing Periodontal Disease Periodontal disease is one of the most prevalent health issues in America, with the Centers for Disease Control reporting it affects approximately 65 million people, or roughly 47 percent of the population. People with periodontal disease have bacteria beneath the surface of the gums, which are responsible for tissue inflammation that can…
Tooth Discoloration: Common causes and what you can do to stop it Looking back at childhood photos, you may notice picture after picture of yourself with a mouthful of shiny white teeth. When you look in the mirror today, you wonder what happened to that beautiful smile. Many adults struggle with tooth discoloration and find…
Dental Fear in Children: Brought on by parents? Two studies – one conducted in Washington State, and whose findings were published in the Journal of Pediatric Dentistry in 2004, and another conducted in Madrid, Spain, and whose findings were reported in 2012 in Science Daily, reinforce earlier findings that show a direct relationship between parental…
I drink a lot of coffee. Could it be hurting my smile? At Doral Dental Specialists, we know most of our patients enjoy a cup of coffee or two throughout the day. But what many of you don’t know is that coffee can be especially tough on your teeth because tannic acid (the substance that…
Four Oral Health Issues Seniors Face Oral health is an important and often overlooked component of an older person’s general health and well-being. Drs. Pagani, Fernandez-Feo, Avendano, Garcia and Contreras and our team know that for many of our older patients, oral health can become an issue when arthritis or other neurological problems render them…
Fluoride Use in Adolescents Fluoride is a mineral that plays an essential role in oral health. In fact, the significant reduction in American tooth decay in recent decades can be attributed to a greater availability of fluoride in public water supplies, toothpaste, and other resources. When it comes in contact with the teeth, fluoride helps…
Getting to the Bottom of Chewing Gum Myths It’s a moment many of our patients have experienced. One second you’re chewing on a piece of gum, then suddenly you forget to keep chewing and swallow the entire rubbery gob whole! It’s at this point you remember your mother warning you as a child that if…
Doral Dental Clinic: Are you at risk for tooth erosion? Many people consume carbonated or sugary drinks and acidic foods every day but have no idea those beverages may be harming their teeth, making them vulnerable to tooth erosion. The acid in the foods we eat and drink can cause tooth enamel to wear away,…
What happens during my hygiene appointment? Regular visits to the dentist are important for people of all ages. Seeing Drs. Pagani, Fernandez-Feo, Avendano, Garcia and Contreras as recommended provides preventive care for oral diseases. If a disease is already present, early detection can prevent hefty dental bills and further damage to the teeth and gums….
