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Fluoride is a naturally occurring element that helps to strengthen teeth and prevent cavities. For decades, it has been an important oral health treatment. Fluoride promotes healthy tooth enamel and kills microorganisms that injure teeth and gums. Tooth enamel is the outermost protective coating of each tooth. Fluoride is especially beneficial if you have a […]

Root canal therapy is a procedure that is performed to heal and save a tooth that has been seriously damaged or infected. Root canal therapy is used when the pulp in the tooth, which is mainly composed of nerves and blood vessels, gets infected or damaged. The pulp is removed during root canal therapy, and […]

Occlusal disease is a damaging process that can occur as a result of an improperly positioned bite. Every time the teeth come together, forces are imparted to them. Teeth, muscles that work the jaw, and the jaw joint are all built to endure these stresses when the teeth are properly aligned. However, when there are […]

Despite taking proper care of oral health, millions of Americans suffer from the problem of missing teeth. Some of the basic reasons for tooth loss are – severe cavities or decay, injury or periodontal problems, etc. Dentures and bridges were known to be the only teeth replacement option for a long time. But, the constant […]

Fear of going to the dentist is more common than you may think. That’s why and our team want to make your visit as relaxing as possible. Your anxiety about pain or routine procedures doesn’t have to stop you from visiting our Boynton Beach, Jupiter, and Wellington, FL office; we offer various types of sedation […]

Summer’s here, and it’s time to enjoy a well-deserved break! But even though the school’s out, please take a few minutes to learn some tips from to keep your teeth and mouth healthy for a summer of great smiles. Hydration: When you are active in warm weather, you need to keep hydrated. So choose your […]

Memorial Day didn’t become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right after the Civil War. Celebrated on the last Monday in May, people still decorate the gravesites of war veterans and hold memorial services, but Memorial […]

In a world where everything moves so quickly and teens and young adults find themselves pulling “all-nighters” or working long hours, energy drinks have grabbed the spotlight. You’ll have one (or three) and suddenly you have the drive you need to keep going. The same can be said for sports drinks. It’s common for people […]

Dental veneers are a way to correct and transform your smile by using a “contact lens”-thin shells of porcelain or ceramic material and bonding them to the front of your teeth. They are strong and durable, look and feel like natural teeth, and improve your smile immediately. Here are some of the top reasons to […]

Summer is almost here, which means a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories is just around the corner for our patients at Modern Dental Smiles of Boynton Beach. Everyone wants a glowing and radiant white smile when the sun comes around and we have a few reminders to keep your pearly whites healthy […]