Smoking, as you have probably been told, is not good for your body. However, it is even worse for dental implant patients. Smoking interferes with your circulation and with your body’s healing response. It increases your risk of rejection of the implant and any bone graft that you may have […]
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Did you know sleep apnea suffers are 3 to ten times more likely to be involved in a car accident? On the other hand, it is possible that a car accident, or other injury, is contributing to obstructive sleep apnea. You may think how could a car wreck I had […]
If you are considering dentures, you may be thinking back to childhood memories of an older relative, whose dentures unpleasant. They clicked when he or she talked and may have made noises even when he or she was just sitting around, absent-mindedly thinking. They may have been so uncomfortable and […]
Dental implants are highly flexible and can be used to replace a single missing tooth or all your teeth. How this is accomplished depends on the number and location of missing teeth. If you are replacing just one tooth, a single dental implant is used. The implant is topped with a dental […]
Up to 50 percent of adult Americans have unhealthy gums and suffer from associated oral health problems. But don’t let the common nature of gum diseases trick you into thinking they are nothing serious. The truth is quite the contrary. Studies published in several key health and periodontal journals have […]
Dentistry in Miami and Coral Gables, Florida Dental bonding and porcelain veneers are both ways to restore and reshape teeth, especially chipped or damaged teeth, but which one is right for you depends on a number of factors. Dental bonding is a composite material, a plastic with ceramic material added […]
LVI Fellowship is the distinction awarded to those who have completed the LVI CORE Curriculum which includes a minimum of 278 continuing dental education hours of training in advanced aesthetics, and neuromuscular science, and who has successfully completed a comprehensive examination. Core I: Advanced Functional Dentistry – The Power of […]
More Power Performance mouthwear relieves muscular tension in the jaw freeing up that energy to be used more efficiently elsewhere. When you have more energy, you have more power. The result is increased strength and flexibility. More Oxygen Performance mouthwear relaxes and aligns your jaw to significantly improve airflow and […]
Miami Designer Smiles celebrates 20 successful years! Dr. Garcia and Dr. Sanchez-Garcia have dedicated two decades of serving patients with their knowledge, expertise, and passion while treating patients like family. Miami Designer Smiles offers comprehensive family dental care and cutting-edge cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Garcia and Dr. Sanchez-Garcia understand the dynamics […]
To correct a bad bite (teeth not fitting together properly) is obviously an elective decision that focuses on how your face looks, your teeth look and how they actually fit together. This affects the quality of life in a child and their social relationships as they mature. Examples of “Bad […]