Winner for the most patient referrals!

December 14th, 2015

Congratulations to our active duty patient, Christian Echeverri, for winning a mini i pad for the most patient referrals to our office!!!

Halloween Capes

October 23rd, 2015

Here are our Halloween capes that we decorated this year to donate to children’s hospitals (Dan Marino Children’s hospital and Plantation General Hospital)

Supergirl cape

Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman (inside of cape)

Princess cape

Preventing Gingivitis

September 29th, 2015

Do you want to prevent gingivitis?

Gingivitis is the first stage of gum disease. You can prevent gingivitis by flossing, which removes plaque and food particles in between your teeth and gums. People of all ages, even kids, should floss daily to keep gums healthy. One in eight adults in the United States, on average, has some form of gum disease.

Flossing is a crucial step to help prevent signs an symptoms of gingivitis. Combine it with brushing and an oral rinse daily, and you can keep your smile healthy and beautiful for life.

What’s in toothpaste and how does it work?

August 28th, 2015

Dr. Robert Cherry and our team recommend that you brush your teeth two to three times a day, for at least two minutes each time. But have you ever wondered what’s in toothpaste and how it actually works? The mouth is home to more than 500 types of microorganisms that feed on leftover food that gets stuck on and around your teeth. Toothpaste is the best line of defense against all those pesky microorganisms (especially when you brush two to three times a day). Here’s how it works.

Abrasives

Toothpaste contains mild abrasive additives that combat microorganisms and fight plaque. When you brush, the abrasives in toothpaste dislodge food particles and microorganisms more effectively than if you simply brush your teeth with water. The abrasives also work to remove food stains and polish the surface of the tooth. Some toothpastes include ingredients like triclosan and Xylitol. These chemicals prevent the growth of bacteria that produce plaque. Plaque not only causes cavities, but it can also lead to more dangerous issues like periodontal disease.

Fluoride

Fluoride is key ingredient in toothpaste. As the microorganisms in your mouth feed off the leftover food particles, they leave behind acid and sulfur byproducts that wear away the enamel of the teeth. This is the fancy, technical way of saying that the acid on your teeth causes cavities. As for the sulfur byproduct –well, that’s just a fancy, scientific name for bad breath. Fluoride works to fight the acid and help protect the teeth. By brushing, the fluoride is incorporated into the tooth enamel, which in turn makes the tooth more resistant to acid and plaque.

Flavoring and Sweetening Agents

Not all toothpaste tastes the same, right? The type of flavoring or sweetening agents added to the toothpaste doesn’t have anything to do with fighting microorganisms and plaque, but taste is one of the most important selling points in finding a toothpaste brand you like. Flavoring agents mask the taste of some of the other ingredients in toothpaste, and without those agents chances are nobody would be brushing their teeth two to three time a day.