Friedland Family Dentistry of Pembroke Pines Blog

Dental crowns are one of the most effective and long-lasting solutions for restoring damaged or weakened teeth. Whether you’ve had one placed to repair a large cavity, protect a cracked tooth, or cover a dental implant, it’s natural to wonder how long your investment will last. The good news is that dental crowns are designed for durability. With the right care, they can serve you well for many years.

Summer has arrived, which means whether you have a lot of plans or very few, one thing you can count on is your smile being on display at family gatherings, on the beach with friends, or in photos of you and your kids playing in the backyard. If you want to do something about the crookedness or misalignment that has plagued your appearance for years, you can with SureSmile aligners. Keep reading to discover three reasons why you should start treatment this summer.

Dental implants are the most excellent way to replace lost teeth since they work, look, and feel just like natural pearly whites, so you’re probably quite excited if you’re scheduled to receive them. Dental implants are placed through a specialized process to ensure that they can fuse with the patient’s jawbone so they can exert superior chewing power and last for decades if they receive excellent care. Here’s a brief guide to what you should know about the recovery process after receiving dental implants.

If you previously lost a tooth and received an implant to replace it, you made a wise decision. Dental implants are the best way to rebuild missing dentition! Still, you might wonder how that choice will affect your prospects for other treatments, such as orthodontic care. Can you still get braces or clear aligners if you have an implant? In most cases, the answer is yes. Learn more in this informative blog post.

With spring right around the corner, people are preparing their yards, decorating their homes, and buying delicious treats in preparation for Easter. With kids eager to see what is inside their baskets, they’re often more excited about hunting eggs that are scattered in various hiding places throughout the yard. Once cracked open, they’re often met with chocolate, Jelly Beans, and other similar sweet treats, but have you considered what these bite-size goodies can do to one’s teeth? Keep reading to find out which four Easter candies might sabotage your smile if you’re not careful.

Good research skills don’t stop being important after college, especially now that you have the world at your fingertips via the internet. When you’re looking for something specific, like a cosmetic dentist you can trust, the sheer amount of available information can be overwhelming. You might not even know where to start!

Don’t worry, this post will help you out. Keep scrolling for tips on how to narrow down your options and find the perfect cosmetic dentist for your smile.

If you want to straighten your smile, but you grind your teeth you might wonder whether Invisalign is a good option for you. After all, bruxism (teeth grinding and clenching) puts extra pressure on your teeth and jaw, couldn’t it break your aligners? The answer might surprise you! Keep reading to learn how Invisalign and bruxism interact and whether you can still achieve a perfectly straight smile.

Is your clear aligner treatment coming to an end soon? This is an exciting milestone. After you finish your last set of trays, you will be provided with a customized retainer to help maintain the results you achieved over the course of your treatment. That begs the question: how long do you need to wear your retainer? Continue reading to learn the best practices for your retainer.

If you’re ready to join over 500,000 people who choose dental implants every year, you’re making a great investment. As the only treatment to replace the entire tooth structure, you’ll enjoy unmatched benefits using a solution that looks and feels natural. With a 95% success rate, you will never think about your missing teeth ever again. However, the lifespan of your dental implants relies on the right aftercare. Here are 5 changes you should make to ensure your new smile lasts for a lifetime.

With Valentine’s Day almost here, more people than ever are thinking about how they can impress a romantic partner. Lots of answers come to mind: hit the gym, start a diet, fix your hair, update your style, and the list goes on.

What you might not know, however, is that surveys have shown that the absolute best thing you could do for your love life would be to take care of your teeth! As it turns out, bad oral health is one of the number one turn-offs for a potential romantic partner. Here’s a little bit more info about these studies, along with what you can do about your oral health.