The American Dental Association advocates a consistent and effective oral hygiene routine to help prevent oral health problems like gum disease and tooth decay. It calls for thoroughly brushing your teeth each morning and evening with a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. It’s also important to remember to floss between each of your teeth as well as along the gumline... read more »
If you have any fears or concerns about visiting your dentist for an oral health care treatment, it is important to remember that numerous forms of sedation exist. If for any reason you're afraid of any pain you may feel, your dentist can provide you with options to eliminate any risks associated with pain or discomfort. This is known as... read more »
Do you ever wonder why you brush, floss, rinse and attend your checkups regularly? If so, our dentist, Dr. A. Alessio Conte, is more than happy to tell you why. Oral hygiene is very important for the teeth, gums, smile and entire oral health. To help you understand why he is happy to list the reasons. Those reasons are: -Oral... read more »
Is your smile in need of repairs or restorations? It's always important to visit your dentist to determine if any tooth enamel damage has occurred. If your enamel has been damaged, it means the inner workings of your teeth can be susceptible. To help eradicate holes in your teeth, also known as cavities, a dental filling will be required.... read more »
Modern dentistry enables patients everywhere to enjoy brighter smiles by receiving teeth whitening, which is a simple and effective way to improve a smile’s appearance. If you have dark teeth, we can help you identify the reason and help you select a teeth whitening treatment that meets your needs. Some of the agents of tooth darkening are: - Age: Tooth... read more »
Despite our best efforts, dental emergencies can and do happen to the best of us. It is very important that you know what your first steps should be if these situations arise. Becoming familiar with dental emergency procedures can make the difference between saving and losing a tooth. In all cases, we urge you to call our dentist in Brandon,... read more »
In order to ensure your smile remains in excellent condition, always employ the necessary techniques to remove any harmful debris left behind after eating. Due to the potentially abrasive qualities of toothpaste, consider additional oral health care tools like chewing gum. Sugarless chewing gum has a plethora of benefits that can improve your oral health. In order to keep... read more »
The American Association of Endodontists notes that sports accidents and hard falls that cause a blow to the face are often a common cause of dental trauma. In some of these cases, the trauma to gums and other soft tissues in the mouth can be significant. Sometimes they can even mask unseen damage to a local tooth. Even after the... read more »
The oral cavity is vulnerable to problems with the oral tissues, such as sores in the mouth. It is usually the case that cold sores health themselves and usually disappear within one or two weeks. But occasionally they don't, and that might mean something more serious is happening. Mouth sores can crop up because of a bacterial, viral, or fungal... read more »
Here at Dental Excellence of Brandon, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these... read more »
