Teeth Whitening Tips and Dealing with Tooth Sensitivity from Miami Dentist Dr. Mereos

Whitening your teeth is one surefire way to boost your self-confidence and improve the look of your smile. It is also a rather simple procedure that can be accomplished either at the dental office or at your own home. The only downside to whitening your teeth is the sensitivity that sometimes develops. There are ways to combat this issue and still allow yourself to whiten your teeth and achieve that beautiful smile.

Although the exact cause of sensitivity from whitening is largely unknown, we do know that the properties of peroxide (one of the main ingredients in most tooth whitening products) has been shown to irritate the tooth nerve. This irritation or inflammation causes symptoms such as cold sensitivity and a tingling sensation. Either way the sensitivity will go away within a few hours or a few days, leaving you with a bright smile. There are a few things you can try to reduce the sensitivity:

• Brush your teeth before whitening not after whitening. Brushing right after whitening will further open pores on exposed dentin and create sensitivity. It can also damage your enamel since some bleaching agents are slightly acidic. Let your teeth recover afterwards.
      
• Use a Desensitizing Gel to calm your the nerves in your teeth prior to whitening. For the most relief, you should apply the gel to your teeth for 10 to 30 minutes before bleaching using the same bleaching trays you got from your dentist and rinse afterwards. Ideally, the gel should contain both 5% potassium nitrate and fluoride. Your dentist is able to prescribe specifically designed desensitizing gels.

For more information on teeth whitening please visit our website www.PreciousSmiles.com. For more information on other dental related issues like dental bonding, veneers, and dental implants to a complete spectrum of dental services, Dr. Isidoros Mereos offers Miami residents quality dental services ranging from cosmetic dentistry, general dentistry, to implant dentistry and more.

Dr. Mereos’s patients say he is friendly and comforting and always happy to take the time to answer any questions.

The Precious Smiles team looks forward to meeting with you and developing a plan tailored to meet your individual needs. “We take pride in helping our patients achieve the best results in the least amount of time possible.” 

You can make an appointment with our cosmetic dentist by calling our friendly staff at (305) 532-9114 or by visiting http://www.precioussmiles.com. Please don't hesitate to contact Precious Smiles if you have any questions about cosmetic dentistry, veneers, Invisalign, tooth whitening, or dental implants.

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Start The New Year With A Bright Smile - Benefits of Dental In-office Whitening from Miami Beach Dentist

Start the New Year with a bright smile. There are several safe options for dental tooth whitening. Depending on the bleaching treatment selected, some are performed in the dental office using an in-office bleaching system such as in-office one-hour bleaching. These methods lighten teeth instantly.

The same results may be obtained more economically through dentist-supervised at home

bleaching, but take longer to achieve. Some bleaching systems, which bleach

your teeth while you sleep, work in 10 to 14 days (or more accurately nights)! Others

bleach your teeth from two to four hours a day requiring three to six weeks to complete.

Also it's important to know that certain types of stain respond better to different types of

whitening materials. In such cases, your dentist may recommend one method over the
other.

Start the year off with a bright smile. You can make an appointment with our cosmetic dentist by calling our friendly staff at (305) 532-9114 or by visiting www.precioussmiles.com. Please don't hesitate to contact Precious Smiles if you have any questions about cosmetic dentistry.

 

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Four Dental Health Tips to Help You Maintain a Healthy Holiday Smile from Miami Dentist Dr. Mereos

It is possible to enjoy seasonal sweets and still have a cavity-free smile to flash in festive pictures. These tips will keep your teeth healthy during the holiday season.

Avoid Too Much Candy – Little is better

It's the most wonderful time of year for candy canes, popcorn balls, and cookies -- and this nonstop buffet of sweets can wreak havoc on your teeth. Instead of constantly snacking, try eating a single dessert and brush your teeth after.   

Smart Snacking

Make sure you use a nutcracker, not your teeth, to shell nuts. No nutcracker? Choose a different snack. Is it worth it to break a tooth for a nut?

Keep Your Dental Routine

The holidays can upset your schedule, but you should still brush at least two times a day. To keep up good habits on the go, stash a toothbrush and mini tube of toothpaste in your purse or briefcase and make time to "freshen up" after meals. If brushing your teeth isn't an option, chew sugarless gum, which boosts saliva, helps flush out food debris, and more.

Keep Your Dental Appointments

Skipping a dental exam could get you on the naughty list. It is much better to catch problems now and not put them off until the new year.

You can make an appointment with our cosmetic dentist by calling our friendly staff at (305) 532-9114 or by visiting www.precioussmiles.com. Please don't hesitate to contact Precious Smiles if you have any questions about cosmetic dentistry.

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Happy Thanksgiving from Precious Smiles Cosmetic Dentistry

 

 

From Miami Dentist- Dr. Mereos

In this time of gratitude, we give thanks for you. We value your patronage and appreciate your confidence in us. Counting you among our patients is something for which we are especially grateful. On behalf of all of us at Precious Smiles Cosmetic Dentistry, I wish you a very happy Thanksgiving.

Dr. Mereos & Staff

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Thanksgiving Food and Dental Health

Thanksgiving Food and Dental Health

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. It is one of the most anticipated holidays of the year. Thanksgiving is associated with many foods and the best part is that not only these foods are delicious; they are nutritious and great for your teeth. The traditional foods at Thanksgiving help prevent tooth decay and gum disease and hence lead to good dental health.

Let’s take a look at these foods which are great for your oral health.

• Fruit Salads: Fresh fruits have always been good for dental health as they promote saliva secretion which washes away food debris in the mouth as well as decreases acid production in the mouth.

• Carrots and Celery: Carrots and Celery are vegetables which are rich in fiber. Besides being great for your stomach, fiber stimulates your gums, which is good for your dental health.

• Sweet Potatoes or Mashed Potatoes: Potatoes are richly nutritious with a proper balance of vitamins and nutrients appropriate for oral health. They are loaded with carbs and proteins and rich in vitamin B and C. Potatoes do not stick on the teeth unlike other starchy foods which serve as haven for oral bacteria.

• Cranberries: Recent research indicates that cranberries hinder the oral bacteria from sticking to the teeth and forming dental plaque.

• Turkey: It is considered to help in remineralization of the enamel whose minerals are damaged by acid produced by bacteria.

• Greens and Winter Vegetables: Most Veggies are just great for health. They are a great source of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, vitamin C, flavanoids and coenzyme Q10.These prevent the gums against damage and promote its healing.

• Pumpkin Pie: Pumpkin pies are also a good source of beta carotene, potassium, vitamin C and calcium.

So, now you can see that the tasty Thanksgiving foods are great for dental health as well. Remember to brush and floss after every meal!

Cosmetic dentist Dr. Isidoros  Mereos enjoys bettering the lives of his patients through the practice of cosmetic dentistry at Precious Smiles in the Miami Beach area. Our team looks forward to meeting with you and developing a plan tailored to meet your individual needs. You can make an appointment with our cosmetic dentist by calling our friendly staff at (305) 532-9114 or by visiting www.precioussmiles.com. Please don't hesitate to contact Precious Smiles if you have any questions about cosmetic dentistry.

Tricks for Dealing With Halloween Treats

Tricks for Dealing With Halloween Treats

 

Children’s Halloween dream -- to get lots of candy -- can be their parents’ nightmare. But pediatric dental experts say Halloween can be a time to teach your children good oral health habits for life, without depriving them of Halloween treats (think moderation).

Halloween Candy vs. Cavities: Don’t Make Kids Choose

Don't deny your children the Halloween experience. That can send the entirely wrong message -- deprivation -- and make candy seem even more irresistible, leading to other problems. They may end up sneaking sweets or eating too much candy once they're out on their own.

 

Instead, let them have the joy of Halloween in all its sticky goodness and the experience of going to a party or trick-or-treating. After your children get back from trick-or-treating or a party, go through their bags of Halloween candy together. Tell them to each pick the 10 or so (whatever number you decide, based on factors such as age) treats they want the most. Get the unpicked treats out of sight. You can donate them to a food bank or freeze them if you can't bear to throw them out.

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This can also be a good time to teach (or remind) children that it isn't just excess sugar that can lead to cavities. Snacks such as pretzels, with starches that stay in the mouth longer, can also lead to cavities, as can fruit juices.

 

Letting children help decide what is a reasonable amount of candy to keep has benefits beyond good oral health. The message isn't "candy is bad," but that candy and other sweets, in excess, can lead to cavities. Children learn two important lessons:

• How to control their diets
• That what they eat relates to oral health, not just physical health

Preventing Cavities in Children: Set a Treat Time

With your child, set a time of day to eat Halloween candy. This ritual “treat time” may last long after Halloween and help promote healthy thinking about treats:

• Children learn that eating sweets shouldn’t be an all-day feast. Moderation is key.
• Knowing they have a specific sweet time can help make children less inclined to think about eating sweets at other times of the day.

Cosmetic dentist Dr. Isidoros  Mereos enjoys bettering the lives of his patients through the practice of cosmetic dentistry at Precious Smiles in the Miami Beach area. Our team looks forward to meeting with you and developing a plan tailored to meet your individual needs. You can make an appointment with our cosmetic dentist by calling our friendly staff at (305) 532-9114 or by visiting www.precioussmiles.com. Please don't hesitate to contact Precious Smiles if you have any questions about cosmetic dentistry.

Easy To See Dental Problems

Plaque: Some Dental Problems Are Easy to See!

One of the easiest problems to spot is a build-up of plaque. Plaque is the soft, sticky

layer of bacteria, which is constantly forming on the teeth. Usually it is invisible to the

naked eye, but when a person is not brushing adequately, it can build up to where it

appears to be a thick whitish coating on the teeth at the gum line. If not removed, it can

lead to gum disease. Gum disease is an infection of the tissues and bones that surround

 

and support the teeth. It is also called periodontal disease.

There are two types of gum disease:

• Gingivitis  (say "jin-juh-VY-tus") is mild gum disease that affects only the gums, the soft tissue that surrounds the teeth.

• Periodontitis (say "pair-ee-oh-don-TY-tus") is more severe. It spreads below the gums to damage the tissues and bone that support the teeth.

Another potential problem, which is easy to spot, is missing teeth. Many patients

assume that if they are still able to eat, they are O.K. But very often, losing just one

tooth can lead to the loss of support, and teeth begin to drift into the empty space,

causing a change in the bite. It also forces the remaining teeth to carry an additional

load, sometimes past their ability to adapt. In most cases, when even one tooth is lost,

the remaining teeth suffer and are more likely to be lost as well.

 

Cosmetic dentist Dr. Isidoros  Mereos enjoys bettering the lives of his patients through the practice of cosmetic dentistry at Precious Smiles in the Miami Beach area. Our team looks forward to meeting with you and developing a plan tailored to meet your individual needs. You can make an appointment with our cosmetic dentist by calling our friendly staff at (305) 532-9114 or by visiting www.precioussmiles.com. Please don't hesitate to contact Precious Smiles if you have any questions about cosmetic dentistry.

 

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