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Floss! Save your gums and ward off unwanted cavities. While brushing for 2 minutes is a big step in the right direction, sometimes stubborn plaque will stick on your teeth, which is where flossing comes in! This oral hygiene step is especially important for patients with permanent retainers or braces,...

Electric Toothbrush Raise your hand if you’re team electric- we sure are! These tools are so popular right now, and for good reason. With built-in timers and sonic vibrations, electric toothbrushes are specially designed to keep smiles shining, even after bi-annual cleanings. We carry Oral- B IO brushes in the...

Many patients have put off going to the dentist for routine cleanings and exams during COVID. If it’s been a while since you’ve been seen by a dentist, there’s a good possibility that your teeth are going to need a deep cleaning. While many believe regular teeth cleanings and deep...

How Can Porcelain Veneers Improve My Smile? If there are a variety of things you don’t like about how your smile looks, porcelain veneers are probably the best way to fix them all at once. This is why they are one of the most popular cosmetic treatments available today. With...

Always Keep Your Trays in Their Travel Case It’s important to never leave home without your hard, protective Invisalign aligner case. Each time you eat or take out your trays, never leave them out in the open air. This could cause a buildup of bacteria as well as increase the...

Snoring all night is already bad enough, especially if you have a partner who sleeps light and often gets disrupted. It's also important to note that snoring every night might be more serious than you realize. Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that causes patients to stop breathing while...

Current estimates reveal that between 5-8% of Americans avoid dentists out of fear. Meanwhile, 20% are anxious to the point that they will only seek dental treatment only when necessary. Dental anxiety, fear, or phobia are usually triggered by certain events or experiences, and some of these are: Loss of...

1. YOU'VE HAD ROOT CANAL TREATMENT Root canal treatments are often used on infected teeth to eliminate the infection and save the tooth. Unfortunately, the process significantly weakens the tooth because the entire tooth's pulp must be removed. This prevents the need for an extraction, but the tooth is at...

How do you know that you are grinding your teeth? The Symptoms Teeth grinding often occurs during sleep, so most people are unaware of it until told by their dentist. A very common symptom is a headache. There are other symptoms too: a dull, constant headache or sore jaw when...

While modern dentistry can fix any number of oral health issues, preventive dentistry focuses on avoiding problems rather than waiting for them to happen and then looking at ways to solve them. The importance of preventive dental care is underlined by the type of problems it can avoid or minimize...

What Are the Advantages of CEREC Dental Technology? CEREC technology offers a number of benefits to our patients: Less Time. With CEREC technology, you can have your new crown in less than 2 hours, rather than over the course of 2 appointments.   No Discomfort. Many patients don’t like wearing...

Benefits of The Solea Dental Laser:   -Reduce anxiety- allows you to be calm and comfortable throughout your procedure -Quick- fast and percise, which allows you to return to your day with no lingering numbness -No Noise- quiet CO2 laser, virtually silent -No Drill- uses concentrated beam of light to...

Four ways smoking affects your oral health:   ✔️ Creates plaque and tartar: Chemicals in tobacco products affect saliva flow in mouth, making it easier for oral bacteria to stick to teeth and gums. Smokers are more likely to develop gum diseases or periodontal disease, which can attack the bone...

What is halitosis?   Halitosis is an unpleasant odor from the mouth commonly referred to as bad breath. Halitosis can be caused by the consumption of certain foods, poor oral hygiene, alcohol or tobacco use, dry mouth, or by certain medical conditions.   Here are 5 ways to help prevent...

If whiter teeth will boost your confidence, try these tips to achieve the healthiest and brightest smile that you’re looking for. 1. Visit a dentist near you first. Having a hygienist clean your teeth properly before whitening is necessary. They will remove all the surface stains and tartar build-up that...

While a crack in your tooth may be hard to see, if you can feel it, its time to take a look. Catching this early may help avoid infection and ultimatley save the tooth. Mealtime sdhould be an enjoyable event- not one filled with discomfort and pain. Give Smiles By...

Teeth grinding has attributed to a variety of factors, with tension being one of the most prominent.  Misaligned teeth and jaws, as well as sleep apnea, are other causes. Teeth grinding will lead to severe long term problems, Such as: Sleep disorders Headaches Jaw pain Broken Chipped teeth TMJ disorder...

Those at Risk for Oral Cancer  Passing certain age thresholds and engaging in certain lifestyle habits can place you at increased risk for oral cancer. For example, men tend to have a higher rates of oral cancers than women.  Here is the short list: -Patients age 40 and older (95%...

So, how do you know if you have a cavity? Well, depending on the severity of your tooth decay, you may experience a variety of symptoms. Here are some the accompanying symptoms that go along with tooth decay. - Nothing (in the early stages)  - A toothache or spontaneous tooth...

There are many benefits to aligning your teeth with Invisalign®. Invisalign gives you the ability to straighten your teeth in Weston, Florida, without the need for traditional brackets and wires, better known as braces. Unlike metal braces, this type of teeth straightening is very popular among both teens and adults...

Dental Health Effects on Your Body When dental visits are neglected, especially for older individuals, hygiene often lacks and dental issues develop and worsen with time. Research shows your dental health is interloped with the rest of your body such as your heart and brain health. According to the Mayo...

So, you’re looking for a new dentist in Weston, Florida? You’ve come to the right place. With more than 30 years of experience, Dr. John M. Garcia and the Team at Smiles by Design are prepared to care for and examine your oral health. There are a few things to...