Juno Beach Smiles Blog

The most wonderful time of the year is here! The last few months of the year are filled with holidays centered around two beloved things: family and food. Unfortunately, patients struggling with tooth loss often don’t enjoy this season to the fullest due to an incomplete smile and compromised bite. That’s where dental implants come in! Keep reading to learn a few ways dental implants can improve your Thanksgiving (and your entire holiday season).

October is officially upon us. Do you know what that means? It’s National Dental Hygiene Month! This unique time of the year serves as an annual reminder to practice daily habits that promote healthy teeth and gums. Although this campaign is targeted mostly towards children’s oral health, it also helps remind adults to care for their teeth as well. Celebrate National Dental Hygiene Month by incorporating these six oral hygiene tips into your day-to-day routine.

Did you lose your employer-provided dental insurance when you retired? While you’ll be able to benefit from Medicare, you may not have coverage for all the dental services you need or want. So how can you keep your smile looking and feeling its best? With an in-house dental savings plan! Read on to find out how in-house dental savings plans can save seniors money on their oral healthcare costs.  

Each year, roughly 500,000 patients choose to rebuild their smiles with dental implants – not too surprising considering this tooth-replacement option is lifelike, durable, and built to last. Plus, since the posts are inserted directly into your jawbone, they help prevent bone loss and preserve your youthful face shape. With that being said, many patients wonder when they’ll be able to go back to work after dental implant surgery. If you’ve been wondering something similar, keep reading!

Ready to embrace a showstopping smile that radiates confidence this summer? Porcelain veneers are one of the most popular, effective, and truly transformative cosmetic solutions available, and they can give you the look you desire in just 2-3 dental visits. Read on to learn more about these unique restorations and how you can prepare for a new and improved appearance while enjoying the beach with family and friends.

Weddings, family gatherings, vacations, and backyard barbecues are summer staples you don’t want to miss. But when tooth loss causes you to feel embarrassed about your smile, these fun-filled events can become dreaded affairs. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be that way! If you want improved oral health, boosted confidence, and the ability to speak, smile, and eat without worry, it’s time to consider these 3 reasons why you should receive dental implants this summer.

Whether you’re planning a trip to another part of Florida with family or hopping in the car for a long road trip to the west coast with friends this summer, you’ll want your smile to look and feel its best. Because there are bound to be endless photos taken, ensuring your teeth and gums reflect the image you want is essential, which is why a cosmetic dentist is here to share 4 unique treatments that will boost your smile and give you the confidence you deserve.

Decades prior, addressing crowded, crooked, or spaced-out teeth required wearing metal brackets and dark-colored wires for 12+ months. That all changed when Invisalign introduced clear aligners in the late 1990s. Since then, millions of patients have achieved their smile goals discreetly, in a fraction of the time, and without the inconvenient dietary restrictions. However, despite its popularity, few are entirely familiar with what to expect from the Invisalign treatment process. With this in mind, keep reading for a step-by-step breakdown!

Maybe you’re not the most decisive person. It has taken you a long time to finally move forward with a smile makeover, and you can imagine what your new and improved teeth will look like. But your decisions aren’t over yet. Should you get veneers or crowns? What are the pros and cons to both options? How are you going to decide between these treatments? Read on to answer these questions and help you choose the right one for you!

When you hear the words “heart health,” you probably don’t think about brushing and flossing your teeth. However, a growing body of research suggests that you should! Countless studies have found that taking good care of your teeth and gums plays a significant role in the wellbeing of the rest of your body. While a healthy smile can positively influence your health and heart, poor oral health can lead to an increased risk of serious health conditions, including cardiovascular disease. Since February is American Heart Health Month, now is the perfect time to learn how keeping your heart healthy starts with your smile.