“Trick-or-treat, smell my feet, give me something good (that won’t hurt my teeth) to eat.” We get it. Halloween certainly brings out everyone’s sweet tooth. But did you know that not all candy is created equally when it comes to how it can affect your teeth? It’s true! Of course no candy at all is […]

In a recent blog post, we highlighted the different types of wisdom teeth removal. And in this post, we’ll go into more detail around non-impacted wisdom teeth removal.  What are non-impacted wisdom teeth? Non-impacted wisdom teeth are those that are fully erupted and are above the gum line. This is opposed to impacted wisdom teeth […]

The team at South Gables Dental took their cleaning and philanthropic skills to the community of Coral Gables recently, as they participated in Keep Coral Gables Beautiful. The organization is the local affiliate of the Keep America Beautiful and Keep Florida Beautiful organizations.  The mission of the nonprofit is to: promote environmental sustainability and educate […]

Taking a proactive approach to many of life’s scenarios can help keep you ahead of the curve and set you apart from the rest. And when it comes to your dental hygiene, being proactive is what it’s all about. Even though at some point in your life (if not already) you will have a cavity, […]

Whether you’ve recently relocated to the Coral Gables area or are looking for a new place to try and local businesses to support, Dr. Lawrence Lesperance, of South Gables Dental, shares some of his favorite places to visit in Miami and around Coral Gables, FL. He loves the safe, historic, and community feel of Coral […]

With shelves stocked with an abundance of brands and options for dental products, it can be more than a bit overwhelming to select the best dental hygiene products. We’ve all been there as we stand in the aisle browsing, picking up one toothpaste then putting it back down, then maybe Googling “best toothpaste.” It’s frustrating.  […]

It’s no surprise that the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have reached far and wide and impacted each and every one of us in more ways than perhaps we even want to acknowledge. On the top of the list of concerns, both short- and long-term is the impact COVID-19 is having on mental health. Without […]

Dr. Lesperance was quoted in bestcompany.com on 6/10/2020 “Almost as important as what not to eat is what you should eat. It’s vital to eat healthy food that helps to strengthen your teeth, such as those high in calcium. Teeth are made up of different materials, so they require various vitamins and minerals to help ensure […]

Today the world celebrates Earth Day; in fact, this is the 50th anniversary of the day that kickstarted the modern environmental movement as we know it. At South Gables Dental, we’re fortunate to live where most people vacation. This is not only an honor but also a responsibility to sustain the natural beauty we enjoy […]

Dr. Lesperance was quoted in Treebird on 2/24/2020 “Consider the power of orthodontia. Orthodontia is not simply cosmetic. When your teeth are crowded together or too far apart, you’re more likely to experience recession. The more lined up your teeth are, the fewer problems you’ll experience in the future, such as the need for gum […]