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Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Why Replace Missing Teeth?

It is very important to replace missing teeth not only for appearance reason but also for the health of your mouth. Losing a tooth can be a social and psychological concern. When a permanent tooth is lost the neighboring teeth are affected. Over time, with chewing forces teeth started shifted. The tooth above or below the one that was lost will begin to move up and out of its socket. The movement of teeth will accelerate gum disease and causes further break down of the dental arch. There are a number of reasons of why you may be losing your teeth: dental decay, gum (periodontal disease), trauma. If the missing tooth is not replaced, more teeth will eventually be lost.

We are here to help you restore and maintain your natural bite because its always best to maintain your natural teeth. Extracting a tooth is usually not the best solution to your problem, however, if that is the case there are many ways to replace missing teeth. Maximizing your smile, speech and chewing function is our ultimate goal at Dr. Thomas O'Neil's office. Come visit us in Tamarac, Florida so we can talk to you about replacing your missing teeth.

By Bernadette Charles, RDH
Jennifer Porteous

posted by The office of Dr. Thomas O'Neil at 9:16 AM

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Smile Lift

Today more than ever, people are getting all kinds of cosmetic procedures, such as face lifts, eye lifts, etc. How about a Smile Lift? By changing your smile you can enhance your facial appearance. Building up your front teeth with crowns or veneers can result in a plumper, smoother upper lip, such as often used with collagen injections. You can also produce a broader smile by building the posterior or back teeth out. In addition, lengthening and whitening your teeth will make you look younger and increase confidence. Come visit our "Smile Designer" in Tamarac, Dr. Thomas O'Neil to see how he can enhance your facial features.

By Trudy and Tammy

posted by The office of Dr. Thomas O'Neil at 11:09 AM

What Can I Do About My Sensitive Teeth?

If hot, cold, sweet or very acidic foods and drinks, or breathing in cold air, makes your teeth or a tooth sensitive or painful then this is something you might want to read. Tooth sensitivity is very common and it has been estimated that approximately half the population experiences tooth sensitivity. Tooth sensitivity can come and go over time, it is caused by dentin on the root areas that is exposed and does not have the protective covering that is needed.Some of the causes of this exposure are:- Brushing too hard- Using a very abrasive toothpaste- A very acidic diet (ex: sodas, citrus, pickles)- Bulimia- GERD (aka: Acid Reflux)Some of the treatments may be as follows:-Use toothpaste for sensitivity (ex: Sensodyne)-Use soft Toothbrush-When brushing do not apply too much pressure and use small circular motions-Limit intake of acidic foods and drinks-Use a fluoride rinse daily (ex: Act)It is important to tell your dentist or hygienist if you have any sensitive teeth, so that he or she can examine your mouth, see if the problem is tooth sensitivity (dentin hypersensitivity) and help you choose the best treatment. Please visit our office in Tamarac, FL.

By: Gina and Stacy

posted by The office of Dr. Thomas O'Neil at 11:06 AM

Thursday, May 03, 2007

MIAMI SEDATION SEMINAR APRIL '07

Last weekend our staff attended a seminar in Miami to improve our team knowledge on sedation dentistry.
There were four speakers that addressed different interesting topics, One of the speakers was a doctor from Harvard that explained the contradictions of diseases and medications that involve our patients qualified for sedation. To be totally successful with sedation dentistry you must understand the emotional state and have a deeper understanding of medicatons and drug-drug interactions. Dr. O'Neil purchased a software that we can enter the medications patients are currently taking, and it will let us know of any drug interactions as well as detailed information about the medications.
Through this sedation seminar we learned about protocols of different diseases, and medications that people are commonly taking. We also learned more information on how to make a patient feel more comfortable and at ease at the dental office.
We really enjoyed our seminar and will be attending many more to keep up with our education. The next seminar that we will be attending is in Orlando in June.
Dr. O'Neil takes pride in his staff and the knowledge we take from these seminars.

posted by: Joclyn and Isabel

posted by The office of Dr. Thomas O'Neil at 6:18 AM

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