Lake Nona Dental Group Blog

If you’re approaching your late teens or early twenties, you may be expecting your wisdom teeth to come in soon. Indeed, it’s a good idea to be prepared for the arrival of these specific teeth, as it’s often necessary to remove them before they can cause severe pain and other oral health complications. But are wisdom teeth really something that everyone has? The answer might surprise you.

Sedation dentistry is an excellent option for patients with dental-related anxiety because they can conquer their fear to get the care they need for healthy teeth and gums. However, you don’t have to be afraid of the dentist to benefit from sedation dentistry. Here are a few reasons to consider adding dental sedation to your treatment plan.

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Dental emergencies sound like something that might be self-explanatory; they’re just emergencies that happen with your teeth, right? That said, what constitutes a dental emergency, and what doesn’t?

When you look closer, it can actually be a little bit difficult to answer these questions, which is why trying to understand whether you should schedule an emergency appointment when you’re in pain is such a hassle. If you want to know a little bit more about dental emergencies, here’s a guide to what they are and what’s commonly done to treat them.

In the U.S., tooth decay is the most common chronic health condition there is in both children and adults. Lots of people have cavities, and many of them get fillings to repair them.

However, no filling can last forever, and yours could fall out for a variety of reasons. If that happens to you, here are the next steps you should take.

When it comes to new year’s resolutions, claiming to do something is easier than actually following through. What might be necessary is a little bit of extra motivation.

What if you could make a resolution that would not only better your life, but would also benefit your oral health? As it turns out, there are quite a few changes that people can make that would have the happy side effect of improving teeth. Here are a few.

When most people think about orthodontic treatment like braces or clear aligners, they have straighter teeth in mind—but did you know that these treatments can do much more, including correcting bite issues like overbites? And when you tackle bite issues, your smile can gain quite a lot! Here are five reasons from your dentist why you shouldn’t hesitate to correct your overbite!

Discovering a lump never feels good. If you find one, you might run to Google in a state of panic to find out if it’s serious. That may have been the very thing that led you to this article. If that’s the case, here’s some good news: most bumps on your gums aren’t signs of anything serious. To put you at ease, here’s a list of some of the most common types of growths, and whether they should make you concerned.

Simply put, smoking isn’t good for you! Not only is it notorious for causing a slew of health problems, particularly oral health issues, but it can also negatively affect your sleep apnea. And recent studies have found that secondhand smoke can also heavily contribute to these problems in those around you, especially children! Keep reading to learn more from your sleep dentist about this condition and how smoking can make it worse not just for you, but also for your little one.

Every night, millions of Americans miss out on countless hours of sleep because of sleep apnea; and even worse, many more cases go completely undiagnosed! That said, missing out on rest isn’t the only thing you have to worry about if you have sleep apnea—the condition can also take a serious toll on your brain health! Here’s more from your dentist about this connection along with why addressing sleep apnea is absolutely in your best interest.

When most people think about oral hygiene, their pearly whites are the first thing to come to mind; but your gums are just as important as your teeth! And sadly, it’s estimated that half of all US adults suffer from some form of periodontal disease. But this doesn’t have to be the case—especially if you have dental insurance and emphasize seeking preventive care! Here’s more from your dentist about how dental insurance won’t just save you money in the long run—it’ll save your mouth a lot of trouble, too!