Year End Dental Insurance Reminder
September 8, 2010
It’s hard to beleive that tha we are 4 months away from the end of the year! This is just a friendly reminder that now is the time to be thinking about using your insurance benefits before they may expire at the end of the year.
Request an appointment online or call our office at (727) 796-1713 to schedule an appointment before the end of the year to take advantage of your insurance benefits. If you are unsure of what benefits are remaining, please call the office to get a COMPLIMENTARY BENEFITS SUMMARY.
Please give us a call if you have any questions or if we can be of any assistance whatsoever.
See you soon,
Prior Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
(727) 796-1713
Offer expires 12/06/2010. Some restrictions apply.
TMD/TMJ (Temporomandibular Disorders)
September 4, 2010
According to the American Dental Association, more than fifteen percent of American adults suffer from chronic facial pain. Some common symptoms include pain in or around the ear, tenderness of the jaw, clicking or popping noises when opening the mouth, or even headaches and neck aches.
Two joints and several jaw muscles make it possible to open and close the mouth. They work together when you chew, speak, and swallow. These structures include muscles and ligaments, as well as the jaw bone, the mandible (lower jaw) with two joints, the TMJ’s.
Diagnosis And Treatment
A dentist can help identify the source of the pain with a thorough exam and appropriate X-rays. Often, it’s a sinus, toothache or an early stage of periodontal disease. But for some pain, the cause is not so easily diagnosed. The pain could be related to the facial muscles, the jaw ortemporomandibular joint, located in the front of the ear. Treatments for this pain may include stress reducing exercises, muscle relaxants, or wearing a mouth protector to prevent teeth grinding. They’ve been successful for many and your dentist can recommend which is best for you.
Request an appointment or call our office at (727) 796-1713 to schedule a personal consultation during your next visit.
Sincerely,
Prior Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
(727) 796-1713
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Invisalign
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Are Your Teeth At Risk?
May 3, 2009
Special Report: Your Teeth May Be In Danger?
By Dr Greg Prior
Teeth softened by acid are much more vulnerable to decay. Consuming acidic foods and drinks can lead to acid erosion of your teeth. Once softened by acid exposure, your tooth enamel becomes weakened and can be more easily worn away, even by just brushing your teeth! If you tend to grind your teeth at night, you can quickly do some serious damage. Often the first sign of this problem is [Read more]
Cranberry Juice Inhibits Plaque-causing Bacteria
May 3, 2009
According to a report in the Journal of the American Dental Association, cranberry juice inhibits plaque-causing bacteria from adhering to one another, thus significantly reducing the risk of gum disease.
The study found that when bacteria was submerged in concentrated cranberry juice it did not join to form plaque.
“The cranberry’s anti-adhesion ability is well documented in many previous laboratory and clinical studies, especially as it relates to urinary tract health,” says Ervin I. Weiss, DDS, the lead researcher in the study. “Now, for the first time we have evidence that [Read more]
Dunedin – Clearwater Invisalign Dentist Celebrates 35 Years of Practice
May 3, 2009
Dunedin, Florida — Dr. Greg Prior, a local dentist, recently celebrated 35 years of private practice in Dentistry. He opened Prior Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in 1975 and has treated close to 10,000 patients over the years.
Dr. Prior attributes his success to a loyal patient base, caring and professional staff and his own personal commitment to staying ahead of the curve in dental technology and treatment options. Dr. Prior credits innovations such as Invisalign with keeping his practice current and exciting. Invisalign is a nearly invisible, comfortable, and convenient treatment option for patients who want [Read more]
Report: Are You Tired of Hiding Your Teeth?
May 3, 2009
Here?s Some Straight Talk About Cosmetic Dentistry and Your Smile
No matter how hard you try, you can’t hide ugly, chipped, embarrasing, stained or or crooked teeth…
But you CAN fix them fast, with a comfortable, affordable smile makeover!?