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TIPS ON HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR DENTAL IMPLANTS

Dental implants are strong, reliable and top-notch dental restorations that replace your missing teeth and give you the healthy, functional and beautiful smile you need and want. If you have dental implants, you need to clean and care for them regularly so they can last many years without causing complications. Our dentist, Dr. William Forero. [...]

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TEETH LOST TO SEVERE GUM DISEASE CAN BE REPLICATED BY A COMPLETE DENTURE

Long term struggles with tooth decay and gum disease can lead to the loss of multiple teeth. Even the teeth that do remain often have existing dental work or compromised roots which can limit their lifespan. Patients in the process of terminal dentition often experience a decreased quality of life due to inefficient oral function [...]

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PROTECT YOUR PERIODONTAL HEALTH WITH DAILY PREVENTATIVE CARE

practicing a consistent daily oral hygiene routine helps to reduce your risk of suffering from cavities and periodontal health problems. This includes brushing your teeth each morning and night as well as flossing your teeth at least once per day. This is important because your mouth connects to the rest of your body and oral [...]

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BRING OUT YOUR BEST SMILE WITH PERIODONTICS

Issues associated with periodontal treatment includes making sure that your gums are always taken care of. Periodontists are dental specialists who focus exclusively on inflammatory diseases that destroy the gums and other facial structures in your mouth. A periodontist is highly trained to ensure they can prevent, diagnose and treat any issues of periodontal disease [...]

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HOW TO RELAX AT THE DENTIST WITH ORAL SEDATION

While laughing gas is the most used and well-known dental sedation, there are other types of sedation dentistry available to address your dental anxiety. Oral sedation involves taking one or more pills as directed by your dentist prior to your appointment. Oral sedation will allow you to relax during your appointment, while remaining awake and [...]

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GETTING A DENTAL IMPLANT? HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT

If you're about to restore your oral health and smile with a dental implant, then you are most likely wondering what the treatment will involve. Many people wonder the same thing. They feel as though if they know the steps involved in treatment, they can feel more prepared in the dental chair. So, to help [...]

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DENTISTRY ESSENTIALS 101: COMPOSITE DENTAL FILLINGS

If you have suffered from any form of dental erosion to the point that a hole has formed, then a cavity will be present and will need to be filled in with a dental filling procedure. One highly effective dental filling procedure to consider is a composite dental filling, which [...]

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WILL GUM DISEASE AFFECT YOUR BODY?

Would you brush your pearly whites more closely if you knew it would defend you from heart disease? Would you floss more if you knew that it would guard you from kidney failure? Believe it or not, there is some evidence that periodontal disease impacts the rest of your body outside of your oral cavity, [...]

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GUM DISEASE AND LOST TEETH

You may have seen a picture of periodontal disease where a patient lost all of their pearly whites or where many of the teeth are missing or harshly rotted. The positive news is that this isn't always the case with periodontal disease, and that if you're watchful, you can reverse the effects of the early [...]

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DENTURE SIDE EFFECTS

What happens when you're missing pearly whites? Will you be able to speak suitably? Chew suitably? And how will your other teeth react? Find out by reading on. Several side effects become present when a patient is missing pearly whites. One of the prime side effects is the inability to enunciate correctly; pronouncing words suitably [...]

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POST-TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR GUM DISEASE

Gum disease, also defined as periodontal disease, is a disease affecting the chompers and gums with sacks of bacteria that can lead to tooth and bone loss. Understanding periodontal disease signs can help you thwart and cure it, so we've amassed this post for you. Also defined as periodontal disease, gum disease is an inflammation [...]

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A DENTAL BRIDGE NEEDS SOME ADDITIONAL FOCUS IN YOUR DAILY ORAL HYGIENE ROUTINE

Some dental restorations call for the total extraction of a decayed, damaged, or severely compromised tooth. This is often a last resort treatment method employed by Dr. William Forero to alleviate the pain and prevent a potential infection from passing to your bloodstream. Once your gums have fully healed and any infection concerns have been [...]

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WHAT TO DO ABOUT A TOOTHACHE AFTER AN ORAL ACCIDENT

Did you recently suffer a blow to the face from in an accident or sports-related injury? That can certainly be painful. Sometimes it can pass, only to resurface in the form of a toothache. This is a likely sign that the internal structures of the tooth were traumatized and that there is now inflammation in [...]

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HOW TO KEEP YOUR CROWNS HEALTHY

We stand by the impeccable work we do in our office, and a dental crown from Dr. William Forero can be depended on to last for years to come. However, each oral cavity is unique, and everyone experiences (and eats and chews) different things, so crowns sometimes need to be replaced or repaired. Here are [...]

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GETTING BACK TO THE BASICS OF DENTAL CARE

Although your daily brushing and flossing routine has probably become second nature, it doesn't hurt to have a refresher course now and then, just to tighten up your technique and to make sure that you are in fact, giving yourself the best oral care possible. Let's take a moment to "brush up" on the basics [...]

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ARE DENTAL IMPLANTS A GOOD IDEA FOR YOU?

Replacing the missing teeth in your mouth is always a good idea. In addition to giving you a full and attractive smile, a full set of teeth can help you to speak more clearly, and to chew your food. Additionally, those spaces in your mouth provide extra places for bacteria to breed, and plaque to [...]

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FIVE TEETH-HARMING FOODS

Are you seeking an amazing, durable smile? One of the most important things you can do is to watch your diet. Here are some foods not to eat: Hard Candy:These candies contain high amounts of sugar, which plaque converts into acid, wearing down your tooth enamel. Also, their hard coating places your teeth at risk [...]

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TEETH AND GUMS 101: ORAL CANCER

Have you been in to have your oral cancer screening yet this year? Over 40,000 people every year in America will be diagnosed with oral cancer. If you have not scheduled an oral cancer screening, it is crucial to do so whenever you find the time. Like numerous other cancers, the sooner oral cancer is [...]

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GOOD ORAL HYGIENE HABITS ARE IMPORTANT FOR PREVENTING GUM DISEASE

Gum disease can be a serious oral health condition that can affect the health of your gums as well as the integrity of your teeth. It is primarily caused by food particles and plaque that have not been cleaned away from your teeth at the gumline. When they harden into bacterial calculus it can cause [...]

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SIMPLE MEASURES CAN HELP YOUR GUMS RECOVER AFTER A DENTAL EXTRACTION

While it is certainly unfortunate, there are times when a tooth is so severely compromised by a cavity or dental trauma that it cannot be treated with endodontic therapy. In a rare case like this, Dr. William Forero might recommend extracting the remnants of the tooth from your gums. This will help ease the pain [...]

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DO YOU HAVE A TOOTH THAT NEEDS SAVING?

Do you currently have a tooth that needs saving? When it comes to your precious pearly whites, we do our best to save damaged teeth rather than extract and replace them, whenever possible. Root canals are one of the ways we accomplish this. With root canal therapy, we can save a tooth which has an [...]

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WHAT ARE DENTAL BRIDGES AND HOW CAN THEY IMPROVE YOUR ORAL HEALTH?

Do you know what dental bridges are and how they can improve your oral health? Dental bridges are a tooth replacement treatment option designed to replace missing or lost teeth. Although dental bridges are not as common as dentures, they function o improve your smile without the need to remove them for daily cleaning. Dental [...]

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WHY IS FLUORIDE FRIENDLY FOR YOUR TEETH?

Why is fluoride friendly for your teeth? Fluoride is known as nature's cavity fighter because it is a naturally occurring mineral that can strengthen and protect tooth enamel. Tooth enamel is the thin layer on the exterior of your teeth the protects your teeth from damage caused by bacteria and harmful acids that can cause [...]

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A BRIDGE CAN BE SECURED TO A PAIR OF DENTAL IMPLANTS

Over the course of the last 20 years, dental implant restorations have grown in popularity and sophistication. Now a pair of dental implants can be installed into a large void in your mouth to serve as anchor points for a dental bridge. In time, Dr. William Forero can fully replace multiple missing teeth. The first [...]

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GINGIVITIS CAN BE TREATED WITH PROFESSIONAL CARE AND IMPROVED ORAL HYGIENE HABITS

Periodontal disease is more prevalent in the American population than most people realize. A report published by the American Dental Association estimated that each year 47 percent of adults over 30 years of age have periodontal disease in some form. This is primarily the result of hardened tartar at the gumline due to an inadequate [...]

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WE'VE GOT JUST THE TREATMENT TO WHITEN YOUR TEETH

in Coral Springs, Florida are happy to know they can set up an appointment here at William Forero DMD, PA for a teeth whitening treatment! This powerful teeth whitening treatment is a very convenient, painless, and effective way for you to brighten your smile in just a matter of minutes. In just one trip, [...]

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DENTAL CROWNS: THE FACTS

Have you ever heard of a dental crown? Do you ever wonder why this treatment option could be useful for you? In reality, crowns are designed to match your pearly whites. However, what do you know about having a crown placed? Fortunately, a crown can be an extremely useful treatment option for individuals with a [...]

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A TOOTH REQUIRING EXTRACTION MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED BY A DENTAL BRIDGE

If you have a tooth suffering from severe decay, it can afflict your oral health in a myriad of ways. Without timely treatment, the decay can advance deep into the tooth. Should bacteria gain access to the root and socket of the tooth, the resulting infection could be severe. In an extreme case, the tooth [...]

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WHEN NEW TOOTH DECAY FORMS NEAR A FILLING THE TOOTH MIGHT NEED A CROWN

Fillings are typically used to repair small cavities and chips in a tooth. If you struggle to maintain consistent oral hygiene habits, the natural bacteria living in your mouth can exploit the seam between the filling and the surrounding tooth enamel. This can cause a new area of tooth decay to form, causing the filling [...]

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WHITENING STRIPS CAN HELP REMOVE MINOR SURFACE STAINS FROM YOUR SMILE

The surfaces of your teeth have microscopic pores and textures. When you consume dark foods and beverages, tiny dark particles can adhere to these areas. In time, they can set into the tooth enamel, causing stubborn stains on your smile. One way to prevent this is to remove minor surface stains by using whitening strips. [...]

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LARGE AND SMALL CAVITIES CAN BE REPAIRED WITH FILLINGS AND CROWNS

If you neglect your oral hygiene, it can eventually result in tooth decay called a cavity. These cavities form when a film of bacteria called plaque eats some of the sugar you eat and makes acid that eats away at your tooth enamel. You can do a lot to prevent cavities from forming in your [...]

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THE NEED FOR FLOSSING

Here at William Forero DMD, PA in Coral Springs, Florida, we're often asked about simple things patients can do to improve their oral health. The one we recommend the most is the one that people seem to have the hardest time with - flossing! Only four in ten Americans floss on a regular basis [...]

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6 SMILE-FRIENDLY FOODS TO INCLUDE ON YOUR THANKSGIVING MENU

Most people know that taking care of your heart by eating certain healthy is good for you, but not so well known are foods that actually benefit your smile. This Thanksgiving, our William Forero DMD, PA team in Coral Springs, Florida, William Forero want to share some smile-friendly foods to help you celebrate the holidays! [...]

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YOUR REGULAR DENTAL CHECKUP IS IMPORTANT FOR MAINTAINING GOOD LONG-TERM ORAL HEALTH

Maintaining good oral health is important for maintaining a good quality of life. To aid in this endeavor, the American Dental Association recommends that you brush twice and floss once per day and attend a regular dental checkup twice each year. Every dental check performed by your dentist, Dr. William Forero, is designed to examine [...]

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Coral Springs, FL 33067