Choosing the Dental Filling Option that’s Best for You Did you know there are as many types of dental fillings as there are flavors of ice cream? Okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration. Still, when you visit the dentist with a cavity, there are many filling options. Most of us just sit in the chair, open…
Doral Dental Care: How to Handle an Unexpected Dental Emergency Regardless of the type of dental emergency you experience, it is important that you visit Doral Dental Specialists for emergency dental care as soon as possible. A chipped or cracked tooth requires professional attention, as bacteria may gather in these areas, potentially causing infection that…
Doral Dental Insurance: Year-End Insurance Reminder Drs. Pagani, Fernandez-Feo, Avendano, Garcia and Contreras, as well as our team at Doral Dental Specialists, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the year reminder that it’s high time to schedule your dental visits so you optimize…
Your Doral, FL Dentist: We are committed to your oral health! Dental visits are often negatively associated with discomfort in many people’s minds. But at Doral Dental Specialists, Drs. Pagani, Fernandez-Feo, Avendano, Garcia and Contreras and our team have created an atmosphere focused on dispelling those myths. Our team is truly passionate about dentistry, and…
Dentist in Doral: How much calcium does my child need? When you were a kid, your parents may have told you to drink milk to build strong bones and grow tall and strong. Now that you have children of your own, you may hear yourself parroting those instructions you received years ago. Getting enough dairy…
Doral Dentist: Periodontal disease; I have what?! Our team from Doral Dental Specialists understands the diagnosis of periodontal disease can be scary and confusing, but the good news in most cases is that it is treatable and manageable with a little work on the part of the patient. Periodontal disease is an infection of the…
HPV and Oral Cancer Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is best known as a sexually transmitted infection. In the United States, HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease, with 79 million Americans currently infected, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In addition to increasing risk for cervical cancer, HPV is a contributing…
Oral Health Concerns for Teens You have a lot more freedom as a teenager than you did as a young child. You also have a lot more responsibilities, and one of your jobs is to take care of your teeth. Develop and maintain good dental habits now so you can have great dental health for…
What are dental sealants and how do they work? A dental sealant is a liquid that is applied to the teeth. The sealant hardens and provides a protective coating that is designed to reduce cavities and create a smoother tooth surface. Dental sealants are clear or white; they do not take away from the appearance…
Heart Disease and Oral Health According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, more than 200 million Americans suffer from some degree of inflammation of the gums. Over the past decade, researchers have published studies that link the bacteria involved in periodontal disease to cardiovascular disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Does smoking affect oral health? By now, everyone knows that smoking is bad for you. But the truth is its broad-reaching health effects are not all known by everyone. This is especially true of oral health. Smoking can have serious repercussions in this regard. To give you a better idea of how smoking can affect…
Is sleep apnea linked to cancer? Studies say, ‘Yes’. Recently, multiple studies have concluded that people with sleep apnea, a disorder that causes snoring, fatigue, and dangerous gaps in breathing at night due to throat muscles collapsing, are five times more likely to develop cancer. In fact, one of the studies found that people with…
