Sarasota Dentistry Blog

An estimated 3 million people in the United States have dental implants—a number that is growing by 500,000 every year. (1) For those who have lost one or more teeth, dental implants are a healthy option…

Charcoal Toothpaste - An Oxymoron? Charcoal dentifrices, including toothpastes, gels, liquids and toothpowders, have become a rapidly emerging fad promising whiter teeth by using a more natural ingredient - activated charcoal. It’s ironic that people…

Laughing gas is commonly used as a mild sedative in dentistry to relieve pain and help people relax during complex procedures like root canals, wisdom teeth extractions, and even simpler procedures such as a dental…

Maybe it’s been a few years since you have been to the dentist, or you’ve recently moved to a new town and you’re wondering, "Who is the best dentist near me?" Every person has a…

If you want beautiful pearly white teeth and you're ready to move beyond the minimal amount of whitening provided by whitening toothpastes and over-the-counter strips, it's time to step it up to professional teeth whiteners.…

Dental implants typically cost between $500 for the lowest grade product to $3,000 for a higher grade product. Some products can be significantly higher, even as much as $6,000 or more per implant (not including:…

Over the past decade, dental implants have really changed the ‘missing-tooth’ game. Until fairly recently, dentures and bridges had been the standard in care to resolve missing teeth but now a new kid is on…

A dental implant via a bone graft is one of the most common solutions for filling a space caused by a missing tooth. However, one small issue can come up that can put a wrinkle…

Bleeding gums after a tooth extraction, dental implant or periodontal surgery can be very worrisome but it is to be expected after dental surgery. It’s important to identify and address excessive or abnormal bleeding and…