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5 Symptoms of Gum Disease

5 Symptoms of Gum Disease

Have you seen a bit of blood in your sink when you brush your teeth lately? That bleeding can be one of the first warning signs that you’ve got gum disease. The mild variety is called gingivitis. When you have that, only your gums are infected. If you don’t treat it, the infection can travel […]

Are Dental X-Rays Safe During Pregnancy?

Are Dental X-Rays Safe During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy is an exciting time and, while your body is undergoing massive amounts of change, it does not mean that you should abandon your dental care routine. In fact, it is important that you take extra-great care of your teeth in order to avoid things like pregnancy gingivitis, and if you stick to your regular […]

Teeth Whitening for a More Confident Smile

Teeth Whitening for a More Confident Smile

Teeth whitening is a fast, easy way to brighten your teeth and enhance your smile. Teeth whitening will make your teeth more attractive and healthier. Tooth discoloration makes your teeth look bad. There are many causes of tooth discoloration including the use of tobacco products, certain beverages, and food items. Poor oral hygiene is another […]

Oral Health for the Young Adult

Oral Health for the Young Adult

Oral health can be easy to neglect as a young adult, but that can lead to serious financial and quality of life consequences later. Follow a Good Oral Care Regimen If you don’t already do so, it’s time to brush, floss, and rinse. Brush at least twice a day or after meals, and floss your […]

How Dental Implants Positively Influence Oral Health

How Dental Implants Positively Influence Oral Health

Most of us already know that a dental implant is the best tooth replacement option available today. However, when we think about a dental implant, we imagine a gap-free grin. We picture smiling with confidence and renewed self-esteem. While these things are true, dental implants also improve your oral health. Let us explain. A Dental […]

Bridges vs. Implants in Pensacola, Florida

Bridges vs. Implants in Pensacola, Florida

Insight from a Pensacola, Florida Implant Dentist There has always been much debate over which dental treatments and procedures are best. Some dentists only want to take reactive measures to fix teeth, while others focus on preventative care. When it comes to comparing dental implants to fixed dental bridges, there is equally as much debate. […]

Benefits of Dental Implants

Benefits of Dental Implants

Just about everyone will lose at least one adult tooth in their lifetime. While many believe that a missing tooth is merely a dental cosmetic issue, failing to replace the missing or extracted tooth can result in a myriad of other issues. If you have recently lost a tooth or will be having an adult […]

Dental X-Rays in Pensacola

Dental X-Rays in Pensacola

“Dental x-rays are a useful diagnostic tool when helping your dentist detect damage and disease not visible during a regular dental exam. How often x-rays should be taken depends on your present oral health, your age, your risk for disease, and any signs and symptoms of oral disease.  For example, children may require x-rays more […]

Replacement Options For Missing Teeth

Replacement Options For Missing Teeth

People with missing teeth are becoming less common than 40-50 years ago. People assumed that eventually they would lose all their teeth and have dentures. Some of our patients still feel this way and we try to educate them, that with regular dental care and maintenance this should not be the case. Still, some are […]

Causes and Signs of Gum Disease

Causes and Signs of Gum Disease

One of the first things that we evaluate at Gulf Coast Dental is the health of the tissues that surround and support your teeth known as gingival tissue. These tissues are very important for the longevity of your teeth. Patients may know they have a problem, or may not. Early stages of gum disease is […]