As a business with two locations in Broward County (and being residents as well) we have a vested interest the welfare of both our patients and the local community. One website we think offers a great health resource here locally is FloridaHealth.gov, the Broward edition. They also have a Dental Health resource page found here. […]

Apparently, we missed Oral Health Day. It came and went on March 20th. We suppose that’s because every day around here is ‘oral health day’ as we work to treat our patients in the Fort Lauderdale and Deerfield Beach communities! According to one article we read, “oral health care professionals from more than 70 countries […]

What to expect after treatment For most patients, for a few days after the treatment, you may experience some soreness and discomfort. You can expect some minor bleeding in the first days after scaling and root planing – our doctors will advise you before you leave the office of what you might expect. There may […]

One of the most common procedures we perform in our Fort Lauderdale office is called scaling and root planing. This procedure is a basic form of treatment for gum disease. Scaling refers to the removal of tartar (or calculus) and plaque on your teeth. This procedure focuses mainly on the part of your tooth that […]

In her newest report, oral care expert Angie Stone outlines the Five Leading Causes of Death from Dirty Teeth (click the link to read the full PR Release). The report has a great, and catchy, title…and one that really attempts to highlight the concern oral care professionals have as they continue to make connections between […]

Periodontal disease. Is it serious? The answer is…it depends. With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting that half of all Americans ages 30 and above have some form of periodontal disease, that sounds pretty scary. What’s also scary is that number is higher for minorities and lower income patients who are less able […]

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Do You Have Issues with Dry Mouth? Very simply, dry mouth occurs when your mouth does not produce enough saliva. It can be uncomfortable for sure, but dry mouth may also cause damage to the gums, and eventually, your teeth. The saliva in your mouth acts as a natural cleanser of the mouth – your […]

Questions About Your Insurance? Don’t worry – we work with patients every single day to help them understand their insurance and how it applies to covering our periodontal services. First – we work with most dental benefit plans. The best thing to do if you have a question or if you’re unsure about your coverage […]

Patient Testimonial from January 27, 2015 This was from a patient who visited our Deerfield Beach office, had a great experience and then was thoughtful enough to post to our Facebook Page – very much appreciated! “Wow, what a find when i visited your Hillsboro Blvd. office. I had dreaded & put off my dental […]