Dental Blog

Accidents happen! Yes, even to your smile. Whether you are dealing with extensive decay, or a cracked or broken tooth, Dr. Daira Avila of Sunshine Dentistry in Tampa, FL, is here to tell you how getting dental crowns and bridges could turn your smile around.

One of the first exciting childhood experiences we outgrow is the excitement of discovering a loose tooth. Sadly, there’s no adult Tooth Fairy waiting to exchange a gift for a lost tooth, and, even worse, there’s no backup tooth all set to replace it.

Americans from all walks of life should mark April as National Facial Protection Month on their calendars. The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Academy for Sports Dentistry, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons have combined forces to sponsor this annual campaign, which aims to educate and remind us of the importance of protecting our face and teeth against impacts and injuries.

Part of the charm of your child’s smile is those delicate, diminutive baby teeth. We enjoy those smiles while we can, because soon enough, primary teeth make way for the adult teeth that will last your child a lifetime. So you might be surprised if the doctor and our team recommend a crown for your child’s baby tooth. Is this procedure necessary when the tooth is going to fall out eventually anyway?

The doctor and our team at Sunshine Dentistry frequently get questions about cavity causes and prevention. You brush twice a day and floss regularly. You rinse with mouthwash, just like the dentist recommended. In fact, you can’t remember the last time you had a cavity, but you think it was when you were a little kid. In all seriousness, you thought only kids got cavities.

We’ve been celebrating the new year for a really, really long time. It goes way back, but it started formally in 1582, when Pope George XIII made January 1st the official holiday for ushering in the new year. The idea was to yell, cheer, and blow horns to scare away all the evil spirits of the previous year with the hope that the new one would be filled with happiness and opportunity.

Sleep apnea is a disorder in which breathing stops and starts repeatedly throughout the night. It’s most common among middle-aged adults, and the most prevalent symptom is loud snoring.

Daily brushing and flossing are important aspects of maintaining good oral health. For optimal oral health, regular teeth cleanings should also be part of your dental care routine. Regular teeth cleanings at your dentist’s office provide a more thorough cleaning than can be achieved at home. Problems such as tartar buildup cannot be removed through regular brushing and flossing. Only a professional teeth cleanings can remove tartar buildup. At Sunshine Dentistry, Dr. Daira Avila is your Tampa, FL, dentist for dental exams and regular teeth cleanings.

When does your smile look its best? Well, of course, when it's healthy and bright, it looks outstanding. If you want your teeth to project a youthful, attractive you, explore in-office and at-home teeth whitening from Sunshine Dentistry of Tampa, FL. Teeth whitening is a specialty of Dr. Daira Avila. Amazingly, this popular cosmetic service bleaches out stubborn food and tobacco stains in just about an hour or more gradually in the privacy of your own home.