Dental Bonding A Non-Invasive Solution for Tooth Repair

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What is Dental Bonding? Dental or tooth bonding is a procedure where your dentist applies a tooth-colored composite resin to one or more of your teeth to repair damage which ultimately "bonds" the material to the tooth to restore or improve a person's smile. If you have a chipped, cracked, or discolored tooth, a cosmetic dental procedure like tooth bonding can give you the confidence to flash those pearly whites again. 

Advantages of Bonding: 

• Bonding usually can be done in one office visit unless several teeth need to be fixed. 
• Compared with veneers and crowns, in bonding less amount of tooth enamel is removed. 

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Disadvantages of Bonding: 

• Although the material used in dental bonding is somewhat stain-resistant, it does not resist stains as well as crowns or dental veneers. You may develop some discoloration if you smoke or drink a lot of coffee. 

• The composite resin used in bonding isn't nearly as strong as a natural tooth. Biting your fingernails or chewing on ice or pens can chip the material. 
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How to care for bonded teeth: 

1. Brush at least twice a day and flossing daily 

2. Avoid hard food and candy 

3. Do not bite your nails 

4. Avoid coffee, tea, and tobacco for the first two days after the procedure to avoid stains 

5. Schedule regular dental cleanings every six months 
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How Long Does Bonding Material Last? 

The lifespan of bonding materials for the teeth depends on how much bonding was done and your oral habits. Typically, however, bonding material lasts from three years up to about 10 years before needing to be touched up or replaced. 

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Make an appointment with our office today if you have sensitive teeth. Many times simple changes as changing your toothbrush or adjusting your hygiene routine are enough to diminish tooth sensitivity. However, it is good to know that there are many options available to reduce sensitive teeth.

Call our office today to make an appointment so you can find out what the best options are for your specific case.  

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North Miami Dentist on Dental Resolutions for This Year

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Try a dental resolution this year!

Did you know that most New Year’s resolutions never make it to the end of January? Why not try something a different type of resolution this year…a dental resolution! Make this New Year the best year for attaining the healthy smile you’ve always wanted. It is easier than you think. The first step is to stop the bad habits, then incorporate good dental habits. 

Some of the worst dental habits include: 

Nail Biting

• The habit: This nervous habit can chip teeth and impact your jaw. 
• The solution: Bitter-tasting nail polishes, stress reduction and setting small, realistic goals can help. If certain situations are triggers, hold something to keep your fingers busy.

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Brushing Too Hard

• The habit: Brushing for two minutes twice a day is one of the best habits you can get into. Just make sure you’re not trying too hard. Brushing with a hard toothbrush, or brushing too hard, can damage teeth and irritate gums.
• The solution: Use a soft toothbrush with the proper pressure. “Don’t think ‘scrub.’  Think ‘massage,’" he says. “Save the hard toothbrush for cleaning the grout in the bathroom tile.”

Grinding and Clenching

• The habit: Teeth grinding can cause chipping or cracking of the teeth, as well as muscle tenderness or joint pain. You might also feel like you can’t open your mouth wide or chew with pain.
• The solution: Do relaxation exercises and being aware makes a big difference. A nighttime mouthguard may also help. This way you’ll have less tooth damage, less pain and muscle soreness and actually better sleep.

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Once you have done away with the bad habits, incorporate good habits like brushing twice per day for at least two minutes, flossing regularly, and regular dental cleanings three times per year. It’s not difficult, and the best part is that our team is here to help. Call our office to schedule your next dental cleaning and start on your dental resolutions now. 

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Three Healthy Dental Habits for the Holidays

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The Holidays are a great time for friends, family, and food! The bad news is that it is easy to neglect your dental health during the holidays. All the extra food, the sweets, the sugary drinks can all add up to dental problems that will put an end to your holiday celebrations. However, there are a few dental health tips that can help to ensure that you have a healthy smile and avoid dental issues these holidays.

The National Confectioners Association says 77% of people include candy in holiday gifts. This means that you will more than likely be receiving candy as a gift this year.

Dental Tip #1: Consider re-gifting the sticky, candy and keeping the chocolate. Chocolate is a better option because it washes off your teeth more easily than stickier sweets like candy canes.

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Dental Tip #2: Don’t Open Gifts with Your Teeth. Believe it or not, gift wrapping is a big cause for dental emergencies for the holidays. Don’t use your teeth to try to undo the knots tied with ribbon. Your teeth were made for eating, not to stand in as a pair of scissors. If you do, you could crack a tooth, loosen caps or dental bridges, injure your jaw or accidentally swallow something you shouldn’t. Stop catch yourself and find something or someone to give you a hand instead. It only takes a few seconds, but it can help you avoid pain and time dealing with a dental emergency.

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Dental Tip#3: Carol While You Clean Your Teeth. Take advantage of the seasonal music. Using music to time your dental routine can be of great help and fun as well. Try it with the kids and create a holiday playlist of your family’s favorite holiday music for a fun dental care routine.

Put these dental tips to use and create a healthy holiday smile! We wish you a happy holiday season and a very Happy New Year!

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Great Dental Tips for a Healthy Halloween

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Halloween is here! For most children it means bags of free candy and a chance to build a stash of sweets for the winter. However, Halloween can also present parents with a variety of health and safety challenges. Eat that candy on Halloween but it’s important to have a plan.

How can help your family stay healthy on Halloween?

Choose Candy Carefully

Avoid hard candy, sour candy and other sweets that stay in your mouth for a long time. Aside from how often you snack, the length of time sugary food is in your mouth plays a role in tooth decay. Unless it is a sugar-free product, candies that stay in the mouth for a long period of time subject teeth to an increased risk for tooth decay. The longer the sweet stays in contact with your teeth, the worst it is for your teeth!

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Avoid Sticky Situations

Sticky candies cling to your teeth. The stickier candies, like taffy and gummy bears, take longer to get washed away by saliva, increasing the risk for tooth decay.

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Have a Plan

It’s tempting to keep that candy around, but your teeth will thank you if you limit your access. A good strategy is to pick your favorite and donate the rest. There are organizations that help you donate candy to troops overseas, like Operation Gratitude. This can be a win-win for all in your family!

Drink More Water

Drinking fluoridated water can help prevent tooth decay. If you choose bottled water, look for kinds that are fluoridated.

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Maintain a Healthy Diet

Your body is like a complex machine. The foods you choose as fuel and how often you "fill up" affect your general health and that of your teeth and gums.Follow the above recommendations to avoid dental issues this Halloween. The main thing is to enjoy the time with your family this Halloween and help everyone maintain a healthy smile for life!

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Have You Ever Seen an Extreme Dental Makeover?

Cutting-edge dental news from Miami Dentist , Dr. Carroll.

Great outcome thanks to the hard work of  Dr. Katherine Rodriguez, Dr. Raj Gohill, Dr. Lewis Carroll, and Dr. David Carroll.

I'll bet you've seen the makeover reality shows where a regular person is transformed into someone almost unrecognizable. Even if you don't like that sort of show, it can be hard not to get sucked in. We watch as an individual's appearance (and often self-esteem) is dramatically improved. One of the biggest changes to a person’s appearance can be made by changing their smile.

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Luckily, cosmetic dentistry can help. We have many of ways to improve - or even remake your smile. Here are some of the most popular (and most effective) cosmetic dental procedures available today:

Veneers - When a dental makeover is instant and dramatic, the most notable changes to the smile were probably the result of veneers. Typically made of porcelain or a composite material, veneers are thin coatings that adhere to your teeth. Veneers can completely transform your smile, resolving discoloration, gaps, teeth of varying lengths and sizes, chips, cracks and more.

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Invisalign - The days of clunky metal braces are gone, for the most part at least. Today's key orthodontic solution is Invisalign, a barely-there teeth positioning product. Tooth straightening and repositioning are achieved through a series of clear trays that fit over your teeth. They're removable, comfortable, and practically invisible.

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Teeth Whitening - Chances are you've noticed a recent surge in dental whitening products advertised on television and in magazines. If veneers are either too expensive or too excessive for your style or budget, whitening can restore a bright white smile, peeling back years of stains and abuse. Though you can use over-the counter products to bleach your teeth, the results will be more dramatic and effective if you seek help from a dental professional. You can choose a home bleaching system or a chair-side procedure for instant results. Tooth whitening can quickly and easily knock years off your smile.

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Is There A Vaccine Against Cavities?

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Could Dental Cavities Be a Thing of the Past? Dental cavities are a global epidemic. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) among industrialized nations, 60 to 90 percent of school children and most adults have cavities. Here in the United States, dental caries, the disease which leads to cavities, is the most common childhood disease, nearly 5 times more common than asthma. Fortunately, the latest dental research shows help may be on the way. Researchers at The Forsyth Institute have made significant advances in research to develop a vaccine against cavities. The research team has discovered key molecules that can stimulate a human immune response attack cavities at their source.

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You are still a few years away from seeing a vaccine on the market, but research is moving fast. The vaccine may inhibit the enzyme that allows bacteria to accumulate on your teeth, making dental cavities a thing of the past. Bad news for adults: Since bacteria have already begun to accumulate on your teeth, chances are the vaccine would have little impact on your oral health as an adult. However, in the future if children are vaccinated around the age of 1, it could give them cavity-free future. Around this age their immune systems are strong enough handle the vaccine, yet the probability that bacteria have begun to accumulate is low.

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While a vaccine against dental cavities could reduce the number of cavities for future generations, it would not replace proper dental care, such as regular brushing, flossing and dental check-ups and cleanings.

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Quitting to a Healthy Smile: A great New Year's Resolution by Miami Prosthodontist Dr. Carroll

Great dental tips from Miami Dentist , Dr. Carroll.

Not another New Year’s resolution! Guess what? Now is the right time to take the plunge and kick old bad habits, especially when the payoff is great – a healthy smile. You already know smoking is bad for your health, so it should be no surprise that cigarettes and chewing tobacco are also harmful to your teeth. Bad breath is only the beginning. There are many other dental reasons to quit smoking, including:

• stained teeth and tongue
• dulled sense of taste and smell
• slow healing after a tooth extraction or other surgery
• difficulties in correcting cosmetic dental problems
• gum disease
• oral cancer

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Quitting is the only way to decrease your risk of these and other tobacco-related health problems. The addictive quality of nicotine, which is found in cigarettes, cigars and chewing tobacco, can make this especially difficult. That’s why it’s important to have a plan and a support network, people to help you stick to your plan. Write down your reasons for quitting. Studies show that writing your goals down multiplies your chances for reaching them. Make quitting smoking one of your goals. Find healthy substitutes. Exercising, chewing gum and keeping yourself occupied can help you quit.

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In January 2014, the U.S. marked the 50th anniversary of the first Surgeon General’s Report on Smoking and Health by expanding the list of illnesses associated with smoking. More than 20 million Americans have died because of smoking since the first Surgeon General’s Report on Smoking and Health was issued in 1964, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Most of those deaths were of adults who smoked, but 2.5 million were of nonsmokers who died because they breathed secondhand smoke—air that was polluted by other people’s cigarette smoke.

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Looking for more inspiration to quit? Think of your family and the negative impact that secondhand smoke can have on them. Look no further that your mirror, if you want a healthy, beautiful smile then quitting is a must!

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What is a Dental Sealant and Do I Really Need It?

What is a Dental Sealant?

Dental Sealants keep your teeth healthy

I'm sure you've heard people say that their dentist sealed their teeth to help prevent cavities, but what does that mean? Chances are they are probably talking about a dental sealant. A dental sealant is a clear or white, liquid-plastic material put on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. The sealant bonds into the depressions and grooves (pits and fissures) of teeth and protects them from tooth decay and cavities. Although children and teens usually use sealants, adults can use them, too.

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Applying a dental sealant is a relatively simple procedure. To put in a sealant, your dentist or dental hygienist will place a cotton roll around your teeth to absorb saliva and prevent moisture from getting on the teeth. A sheet of rubber (rubber dam) may be used to isolate the teeth. Then the dentist will apply the solution that will glue the sealant to the tooth. After about a minute, he or she will rinse off the excess glue, dry your teeth, and put on the sealant. 

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One type of sealant hardens very quickly through the use of a bright light. The other hardens more gradually. Sealants may wear down over a period of years. Your dentist should check them regularly and reapply them if needed. Overall, dental sealants are a good way to ensure your teeth are protected from decay and cavities.

If you're unhappy with your smile, then give us a call. We would love to work with you and make the smile you've always wanted become a reality. Give us a call at (305) 948-9102 and let us help you look and feel your best with a beautiful smile. Having a healthy, bright, beautiful smile enhances your appearance and allows you to smile with confidence. Thanks to the advances in modern cosmetic dentistry, we are able to improve your teeth and smile with quick, painless and surprisingly affordable treatments. We specialize in dental implants,dental bridges and crowns, porcelain veneers, cosmetic and restorative dentistry.

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