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 […]

Over the summer, Dr. Lawrence Lesperance, Juani, Deya, and Osiris from South Gables Dental embarked on a journey to Orlando, making their way to the Florida Dental Association Conference.  During the 3-day event, the Miami-based dental team enhanced their knowledge on topics such as:  Aesthetics in anterior implant crowns Bonding filling and crowns to a […]

“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 […]