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Diabetes and Dental Care
Diabetes is a common condition for people all across the country. In fact, it’s estimated that 9.3% of Americans suffer from diabetes. With 29.1 million people already dealing with the disease, the rate of new cases is continuing to grow with over one million new...
What Bleeding Gums Can Tell You About Your Health
We’ve all been there. Maybe you're brushing your teeth, flossing at home, or getting a professional cleaning for the first time in a while. No matter how healthy your smile is, you’re probably familiar with that metallic taste that comes with bleeding gums or you’ve...
What Adults Need to Know About Wisdom Teeth
Most of us have friends and family that have had their wisdom teeth removed, or seen countless funny videos online of people getting out of surgery. But what are wisdom teeth? Why do they need to be removed? And what is the process really like? These are just some of...
Stained Teeth: Causes and Solutions
For most people, the ideal smile is one that is straight, bright, and healthy. But there are many reasons that can be difficult to achieve and maintain. Most people at some point in their lives notice some level of discoloration or standing on their teeth. Yellow and...
Crooked Teeth: Causes, Concerns, and Treatment Options
Crooked teeth are a common concern for patients of all ages and backgrounds. When we think of straightening our teeth, we tend to think of the cosmetic benefits of having a symmetrical smile. But crooked teeth are often a more complicated problem than we’re led to...
Everything You Need To Know About White Spots on Teeth
As dentists, one of the most common issues patients come to us with is discoloration. We all hope to achieve a bright and even smile. Stains can often cause insecurity that prevents people from being confident in their smiles. Not only are white spots and stains a...
How Your Oral Health Can Cause Snoring and What To Do About It
Everybody snores sometimes. But what should you do if your snoring becomes chronic? And what could be the cause? Chronic snoring is disruptive to both you and your partner, leading to restless sleep and potential health problems. Now, you may be wondering: What does...
Missing Teeth: What You Need to Know
Missing teeth aren’t just something children experience — studies suggest more than 178 million adults in the U.S. are missing at least one tooth! But what can lead to missing teeth? How can you prevent losing teeth? And what are some common ways to restore them?...
Tooth Grinding: What You Need to Know
Picture this: Your alarm goes off. You roll over and hit snooze — you didn’t sleep very well. But before you can roll back over and catch your extra 10 minutes of zzzs, you notice your teeth feel kind of sore. And your jaw hurts. And is that a headache dully pulsing...
What to Do About a Knocked Out Tooth…
YOWCH! It’s never expected, but it happens. Our teeth are meant to last a lifetime, but sometimes life gets in the way. At our Sunny Isles dental office, we’ve found that teeth most commonly get knocked out by: Car accidents, particularly during airbag deployment...
