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When Dr. Lesperance isn’t making patients’ smiles brighter, you can often find him cruising the open road on his bike. In this blog, we’ll take some time to get to know Dr. Lesperance a bit better and his passion for cycling. Q: When did you start cycling? Dr. Lesperance: It all started back in 1987 […]
Missing teeth? Regardless of the reason, this is where a dental bridge might be a potential solution to close those pesky gaps and give you back the smile you want and deserve. In this blog, we’ll outline the process for a front dental bridge also known as an anterior bridge, complete with photos of a […]
Various types of dental implants exist all of which have different use cases and benefits. In this blog, we’ll highlight a real-life case with one of our patients who had an all-on-four dental implant at our practice in Coral Gables. So What Exactly is an All-on-Four Dental Implant? All-on-4 dental implants are an innovative method […]
We’ve probably all been there at some point. That moment when you’re brushing (or flossing) and you swish and spit and while you don’t have any pain, you see blood in the sink. You’re probably wondering, well why? How did that happen? Nothing hurts. The causes of bleeding gums when brushing your teeth are quite […]
When it comes to junk food, I have quite the affinity for chips – tortilla chips and guacamole, and especially pita chips and hummus – just to name a few. However, as a dentist, I also frequently see the not-so-good kind of chips – a chipped tooth. No matter how many chipped teeth I have […]
A stabbing pain. Nails on a chalkboard. An unpleasant discomfort. We’ve all been there at some point with that zap-like, lightning bolt-type feeling that can be mild, medium, or severe, especially when you eat or drink something that is cold, hot, or sour due to teeth sensitivity. But what causes this tooth discomfort? In this […]
This blog post will not only explain but also show the process of replacing a missing upper right molar and how the latest dental technology makes it a seamless experience for the patient. Before coming to the South Gables Dental office, our patient had their upper right last molar break, and the remaining fragments were […]
Gingivitis is one of the most common types of gum disease. It’s estimated that over 50% of adults in the United States have gingivitis on an average of 3 to 4 teeth. As with all health-related concerns, early detection is key. So what are some of the warning signs to detect the beginning stages of […]
At the very least you should be spending some quality time with your dentist at least twice a year for prophylaxis dental cleanings, more commonly known as regular dental cleanings, to keep up healthy oral hygiene. That’s the best-case scenario. But as we all know, life sometimes throws us unexpected health issues and other dental […]
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